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Book review: The Vikings - Peoples of the Ancient World
Neil Price and Ben Raffield, two professors at Uppsala University, authored a comprehensive introduction to the age of Vikings, published this July.2 years ago — Reviews -
Book review: The Far Traveler - Voyages of a Viking Woman by Nancy Marie Brown
In this era of sky-high post-COVID airfare prices, you would be forgiven for never wanting to travel again. Yet, Nancy Marie Brown delves into the early medieval period, where even short journeys were perilous. She recounts the stories of Gudrid, a Norse woman who ventured vast distances.2 years ago — Reviews -
Book review: The Viking World
Bridging the academic generational gap with older minds and younger ones, The Viking World by Stefan Brink and Neil Price stands as the authoritative work on all (and I mean all) aspects of Viking history and culture.2 years ago — Reviews -
Book review: World of Art - Viking Art
This very Norse edition of the "World of Art" series sees James Graham-Campbell take the reader through a detailed look at the little-known beauty of Viking art.2 years ago — Reviews -
Book review: The Viking Hondbók - Eat, Dress, and Fight Like a Warrior
When did the Vikings wash? What was the perfect wedding gift for a Viking bride? What was missing from the Viking kitchen when they made bread? This book answers all these questions and more.2 years ago — Reviews -
Book review: The Norse Myths - A Guide to the Gods and Heroes
Eminent professor Carolyne Larrington explains how the Norse gods came to be – and how they met their fate.3 years ago — Reviews -
Book review: Swords of the Viking Age by Ian G. Peirce and Ewart Oakeshott
No longer with us, scholars Ian G. Peirce and Ewart Oakeshott dedicated years of their life to this exhausting examination of blades, hilts, and pommels. Some two decades after its publication, The Viking Herald revisits a revered classic.3 years ago — Reviews -
Book review: Ivory Vikings - The Mystery of the Most Famous Chessmen in the World and the Woman Who Made Them
Who were the Lewis chessmen? How did they get there? Who made them? And why? Nancy Marie Brown asks more questions than she answers, but you'll enjoy the thrill of the chase.3 years ago — Reviews -
Book review: Viking Age Brew - The Craft of Brewing Sathi Farmhouse Ale
The recent craft beer boom has seen every palate, flavor, and style of beer being reinvented and revigorated around the world.3 years ago — Reviews -
Book review: The Mästermyr Find - A Viking Age Tool Chest from Gotland
"The Mästermyr Find - A Viking Age Tool Chest from Gotland" explores the find and significance of a Viking Age tool chest unearthed at the Mästermyr archaeological site on the Swedish island of Gotland.3 years ago — Reviews
