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Book review: Vikings in the East – From Vladimir the Great to Vladimir Putin by Martyn Whittock
In his new book, Whittock cleverly traces the roots of today's bloody war in Ukraine back to the early medieval Viking expansions in Eastern Europe.1 year ago — Reviews -
Book review: Viking Dynasties – The Royal Families of Lejre and Uppsala Between Archaeology and Text by Tom Christensen, John Ljungkvist & Neil Price
At the very intersection of archeology, history, and literature, this examination of two royal families and their seats of power could be one of the most important history books of 2025.1 year ago — Reviews -
Book review: Echoes of Valhalla – The Afterlife of the Eddas and Sagas by Jón Karl Helgason
What do a wall at the Sorbonne in Paris, the comic book Journey into Mystery #83, and the obscure Swedish 1990s band Bathory have in common? This isn't the start of a bad joke – all three show the fingerprints of the long cultural reach of the Old Norse sagas and eddas.1 year ago — Reviews -
Book review: Viking Warrior versus Frankish Warrior by Noah Tetzner
In the latest installment of Osprey Publishing's Combat series, we see two of early medieval Europe's most feared warriors square off against each other and learn why each was so successful on and off the battlefield.1 year ago — Reviews -
Book review: Muslims on the Volga during the Viking Age – In the Footsteps of Ibn Fadlan
Worlds collide in this collection of more than 19 essays that detail interactions between the Islamic world, people from Viking societies, and a myriad of other cultures along the Volga River during the 10th century.1 year ago — Reviews -
Book review: Blood Feud by S.J.A. Turney
Focusing on the religious torment of the 11th century and in settings that capture Eastern Europe and the Arctic, Turney breathes new life into what is a thrilling Viking saga.1 year ago — Reviews -
Book review: Harald Fairhair - A Viking Historical Fiction Novel by Ole Åsli and Tony Bakkejord
The man, the myth, and the legend of Harald Fairhair are finally brought to life and fleshed out in this gripping novel that blends fact and fiction.1 year ago — Reviews -
Book review: God's Hammer by Eric Schumacher
God's Hammer is a thrilling romp that explains the "backstory" and formative years of one of Norway's most consequential kings, Håkon the Good.2 years ago — Reviews -
Book review: Fin Gall by James L. Nelson
Titled after the Gaelic term for Vikings of Norwegian descent, this first installment of the series introduces us to the "White Strangers," who raid Ireland in 852.2 years ago — Reviews -
Book review: Blood Eye by Giles Kristian
Transporting readers to a harsh, dark, and unforgiving world, Giles Kristian serves up an authentic and atmospheric historical novel worthy of a Viking saga.2 years ago — Reviews
