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New Orkneyinga Saga translation highlights rich history of Viking Age Scotland
Judith Jesch, the translator and editor of the book, has also been awarded a new position at a prominent Scottish university.9 months ago — News -
Were women part of Viking trading voyages?
It is only in recent years that there has been a widespread reinterpretation of women's roles in Viking trading voyages.11 months ago — Trade -
The saga of a Viking Age skeleton, a history article and a whole bunch of keyboard warriors
A recent National Geographic article shows how even the Viking Age has become the latest battlefield for keyboard warriors to sling mud in the ongoing culture wars.1 year ago — Legacy -
The Vikings: Who were they, where did they come from, and where did they go?
Do you ever get your Vikings mixed up with your Scandinavians? Your Nordics with your Norse? Fear not, as we delve into who the Vikings were, where they came from, and why this term has a troubled history.1 year ago — History -
The role and symbolism of ravens in Norse mythology
Whilst it has been centuries since the last Viking ship ever sailed, Norse mythology has lived on as a cultural legacy of people from Viking societies. In a mythology filled with animals, ravens are seemingly ever-present in a symbolic role of wisdom, insight, and a connection to death.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
Book review: The Viking Diaspora by Judith Jesch
A comprehensive analysis by Judith Jesch of the interconnections between peoples directly and indirectly influenced by Norse activities in and after the Viking Age.2 years ago — Reviews
