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"Húsfreyja": The power of women and the Viking housewife
New paper suggests role of women in Viking Age society is complex and multifaceted.1 year ago — News -
Gunnhildr Gormsdóttir: Mother to kings in Norse sagas
The daughter of one Viking king, wife to another, and the mother of at least two more, Gunnhildr Gormsdóttir was an influential woman in an era of hyper-masculinity and entrenched patriarchy.2 years ago — History -
From royal consort to kingmaker: The story of Ingrid Ragnvaldsdotter
Sadly, the history of medieval Scandinavia, predominantly written by men, largely overlooks the contributions of women. However, one lady looms large over the end of the Viking Age; she found herself entrenched in the royal houses of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.2 years ago — History
