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Vinland Saga: History, honor, and Norse mythology in anime form
The beloved manga series has been adapted into an animated show and is now available on streaming platforms. We explore how a seemingly bizarre combination of Japanese manga and the rich tapestry of Norse sagas creates the perfect introduction to Viking history.1 year ago — Legacy -
Viking encounters with Indigenous peoples: From the Sámi to Vinland
People from Viking societies encountered a wide range of Indigenous peoples throughout their travels during the early medieval period. These were often the first encounters these people had with Europeans centuries before the "Age of Exploration" kicked off Europe's thirst for conquest.1 year 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 -
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 -
Book review: Odinn's Child by Tim Severin
A journey as much of self-discovery as it is of great adventure on the high seas, this thrilling saga is set against a backdrop of outward exploration and inward spiritual turmoil.2 years ago — Reviews
