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Holmgang: Viking trial by combat and its role in early Scandinavian law
Honor and violence were intertwined in this bloody form of Viking justice.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
Icelandic exhibition highlights ancient manuscripts of Norse mythology
The World in Words exhibition explores some of the most valuable texts in Icelandic literature.1 year ago — News -
The skalds of Scandinavia: Viking poets and their legacy
Whilst their martial prowess and naval skills dominate popular imagination, people from Viking societies also had a softer, more cultured set of skills. Skalds, the fabled poets of the Viking Age, were known for their unique and complex poetic forms and were also crowd-pleasing entertainers.2 years ago — Culture and religion
