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Scandinavians and Inuit in Greenland: 1,000 years of shared history
The Thule, Dorset, and Nordic cultures have all held sway over various parts of the the world's largest island.6 months ago — Scandinavia -
Gudrid Thorbjarnardóttir: Trader, pilgrim, and traveler between worlds
In an era where many people ventured little further over the course of their lives, Gudrid Thorbjarnardóttir earned the moniker "the Far Traveled."6 months ago — History -
Hamingja: How family "luck" shaped reputation in Norse society
People in Viking societies saw luck not just as mere felicitous happenstance but as an inherited spiritual strength passed down through the bloodline.9 months ago — Culture and religion -
Who was Leif Erikson really? Hero, explorer, or just a settler?
With a legacy spanning over a millennium, Leif Erikson's reputation has evolved over the centuries. Was he merely a lucky early medieval explorer, or was he the first in a line of heroic Europeans who crossed the Atlantic to forge new lives in the New World?11 months ago — History -
New study examines theories on Norse Greenlanders' final fate
Scholars are divided about whether the Norse died out on the island itself or deliberately abandoned the colony.11 months ago — History -
How Thorfinn Karlsefni reached the New World long before Columbus
Long before SAS flights whisked Scandinavians across the North Atlantic Ocean to North America, Thorfinn Karlsefni was doing it the hard way. This determined explorer is credited with establishing a short-lived settlement in Vinland, thus becoming the first property developer in the New World.1 year ago — History -
The Viking "discovery" and settlement of North America: A deep dive
Many thanks to one of our loyal Patreon fans, Bruce, who suggested this fascinating topic. It is only recently that we have conclusive evidence that some of the stories in the sagas of people from Viking societies in the New World were more than just tall tales and were historically accurate.1 year ago — History -
"Vikings: Valhalla": Is there a movie on the way?
With season 3 now over, is there any hope left for fans of the hit TV series?2 years ago — News -
Groundbreaking Viking opera now available for viewing
The Viking opera Freydís and Gudrid has been released on Amazon Prime.2 years ago — News -
Ahead of the current: Vikings in the New World
Centuries before Christopher Columbus set off the troubled and bloody period known as the European "Age of Exploration," people from Viking societies had been there first.2 years ago — History
