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Yule: The Norse Winter Holiday w/ Dr. Mathias Nordvig

Dec 6th, 201936m 13s

Today I chat with Dr. Mathias Nordvig of the University of Colorado Boulder. He teaches Pre-Christian Nordic mythologies, Scandinavian folklore, North Atlantic and Greenlandic literature, reception history of the Viking Age in the Nordic Studies Program there. We discuss the Norse winter holiday of Yule and how it was celebrated during the Viking Age. Referenced in Today’s Episode: The Poetic Edda: A Study Guide. https://society6.com/thomasdenmark (The Artwork of Thomas Denmark) https://nordicmythologychannel.com/ (The Nordic Mythology Channel) https://colorado.academia.edu/MathiasNordvig (Follow Dr. Nordvig on Academia.edu) Follow The History of Vikings on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ (YouTube), https://twitter.com/historyofviking?lang=en (Twitter), and https://www.instagram.com/thehistoryofvikings/ (Instagram). Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music: https://danheimmusic.com/ (Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr)

The Life & Legend of Ragnar Lothbrok w/ Dr. Elizabeth Ashman Rowe

1Jul 29th, 201928m 14s

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Elizabeth Ashman Rowe of Cambridge University about the life and legend of Ragnar Lothbrok. In this episode, we discuss historical sources for his life and how studying him can contribute to a greater understanding of the Viking Age. Referenced in Today’s Episode: https://www.fassbaender.com/Nach-Hersteller/Ashman-Rowe-Elisabeth/ (Vikings in the West: The Legend of Ragnarr Lodbrok and His Sons) https://amzn.to/2Yq1NRc (The Oxford Illustrated History of the Vikings ) Follow The History of Vikings onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ ( YouTube),https://twitter.com/historyofviking?lang=en ( Twitter), andhttps://www.instagram.com/thehistoryofvikings/ ( Instagram). Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com https://danheimmusic.com/ (Music: Danheim – Framganga)

King Harald Bluetooth w/ Dr. Else Roesdahl

1 month ago38m 42s

Today I chat with Dr. Else Roesdahl about the Scandinavian king, Harald Bluetooth. Support this podcast by subscribing to https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/landing/medieval_warfare_thv_d (Medieval Warfare Magazine). P.S. - You can save 10% off of your subscription by using the coupon code ''VIKINGS'' at checkout. Referenced in Today’s Episode: https://amzn.to/3ttXbJS (The Vikings: Third Edition) https://www.history.com/news/viking-valhalla-valkyrie-afterlife (''Valhalla: How Viking Belief in a Glorious Afterlife Empowered Warriors'') Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music:https://danheimmusic.com/ ( Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr)

When Vikings Met Muslims: Bjorn Ironside & the Emirate of Córdoba w/ Dr. Ann Christys

Nov 2nd, 202023m 5s

Today I chat with Dr. Ann Christys about a long-forgotten war between Vikings and Muslims. Support this podcast by subscribing to https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/landing/medieval_warfare_thv_d (Medieval Warfare Magazine). P.S. - You can save 10% off of your subscription by using the coupon code ''VIKINGS'' at checkout. Referenced in Today’s Episode: https://amzn.to/3mMhrTC (Vikings in the South: Voyages to Iberia and the Mediterranean) Follow The History of Vikings on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ (YouTube) and https://twitter.com/historyofviking?lang=en (Twitter). Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music:https://danheimmusic.com/ ( Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr)

Viking Age Ghosts, Zombies, & Trolls w/ Dr. Ármann Jakobsson

Oct 16th, 202036m 11s

Today I chat with Dr. Ármann Jakobsson about ghosts, zombies, and trolls during the Viking Age. Support this podcast by subscribing to https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/landing/medieval_warfare_thv_d (Medieval Warfare Magazine). P.S. - You can save 10% off of your subscription by using the coupon code ''VIKINGS'' at checkout. Referenced in Today’s Episode: https://punctumbooks.com/titles/the-troll-inside-you-paranormal-activity-in-the-medieval-north/ (The Troll Inside You: Paranormal Activity in the Medieval North) http://thehistoryofvikings.com/episodes/tolkiens-old-norse-influences-w-dr-armann-jakobsson/ (Interview with Ármann about Tolkien's Old Norse Influences) Follow The History of Vikings on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ (YouTube) and https://twitter.com/historyofviking?lang=en (Twitter). Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music:https://danheimmusic.com/ ( Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr)

Viking Battle Tactics w/ Kim Hjardar

Oct 5th, 202031m 30s

Today I discuss Viking battle tactics with Kim Hjardar. Support this podcast by subscribing to https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/landing/medieval_warfare_thv_d (Medieval Warfare Magazine). P.S. - You can save 10% off of your subscription by using the coupon code ''VIKINGS'' at checkout. Referenced in Today’s Episode: https://podcorn.com/ (Podcorn) https://amzn.to/2REPHmg (Vikings at War) Follow The History of Vikings on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ (YouTube) and https://twitter.com/historyofviking?lang=en (Twitter). Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music:https://danheimmusic.com/ ( Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr)

Viking DNA w/ Dr. Søren Sindbæk

Sep 28th, 202035m 42s

Today I discuss Viking DNA with Dr. Søren Sindbæk. Support this podcast by subscribing to https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/landing/medieval_warfare_thv_d (Medieval Warfare Magazine). P.S. - You can save 10% off of your subscription by using the coupon code ''VIKINGS'' at checkout. Referenced in Today’s Episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFpkuTYeOPrdKYT26Jb8OQ (Viking Archeology YouTube Channel) https://www.facebook.com/ribeexcavation (Northern Emporium Facebook Page) https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-020-2688-8 (The Viking Genetics Study) Follow The History of Vikings on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ (YouTube) and https://twitter.com/historyofviking?lang=en (Twitter). Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music:https://danheimmusic.com/ ( Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr)

Weapons of the Viking Age w/ Vegard Vike

Sep 21st, 202031m 11s

Today I chat with Vegard Vike about Viking Age weapons. Support this podcast by subscribing to https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/landing/medieval_warfare_thv_d (Medieval Warfare Magazine). P.S. - You can save 10% off of your subscription by using the coupon code ''VIKINGS'' at checkout. Referenced in Today’s Episode: https://amzn.to/2REPHmg (Vikings at War) https://twitter.com/VegardVike?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Follow Vegard on Twitter) Follow The History of Vikings on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ (YouTube) and https://twitter.com/historyofviking?lang=en (Twitter). Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music:https://danheimmusic.com/ ( Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr)

Voyages of a Viking Woman w/ Nancy Marie Brown

Aug 3rd, 202038m 45s

Today I chat with Nancy Marie Brown about Gudrid, an Icelandic voyager, who sailed to North America. Support this podcast by subscribing to https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/landing/medieval_warfare_thv_d (Medieval Warfare Magazine). P.S. - You can save 10% off of your subscription by using the coupon code ''VIKINGS'' at checkout. Referenced in Today’s Episode: https://amzn.to/3hjxXYe (The Far Traveler: Voyages of a Viking Woman) (Non-fiction) https://amzn.to/2OEM4ez (The Saga of Gudrid the Far-Traveler) (Fiction) https://nancymariebrown.blogspot.com/ (Nancy's Website) Follow The History of Vikings on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ (YouTube), https://twitter.com/historyofviking?lang=en (Twitter), and https://www.instagram.com/thehistoryofvikings/ (Instagram). Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music:https://danheimmusic.com/ ( Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr)

The Vikings in Russia w/ Dr. Elizabeth Ashman Rowe

Jul 27th, 202036m 25s

Today I chat with Dr. Elizabeth Ashman Rowe about the Vikings in Russia. Support this podcast by subscribing to https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/landing/medieval_warfare_thv_d (Medieval Warfare Magazine). P.S. - You can save 10% off of your subscription by using the coupon code ''VIKINGS'' at checkout. Referenced in Today’s Episode: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/writing-battles-9781788316743/ (Writing Battles: New Perspectives on Warfare and Memory in Medieval Europe) http://www.brepols.net/Pages/ShowProduct.aspx?prod_id=IS-9782503579023-1 (Norse-Gaelic Contacts in a Viking World) Follow The History of Vikings on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ (YouTube), https://twitter.com/historyofviking?lang=en (Twitter), and https://www.instagram.com/thehistoryofvikings/ (Instagram). Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music:https://danheimmusic.com/ ( Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr)

The Saga of the Volsungs w/ Dr. Jesse Byock

Jul 20th, 202042m 24s

Today I speak with Dr. Jesse Byock about the illustrious Saga of the Volsungs. Support this podcast by subscribing to https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/landing/medieval_warfare_thv_d (Medieval Warfare Magazine). P.S. - You can save 10% off of your subscription by using the coupon code ''VIKINGS'' at checkout. Referenced in Today’s Episode: https://amzn.to/3fLLWpv (Viking Language 1) (Learn Old Norse Textbook) https://amzn.to/2ODSjzt (Viking Language 2) (Learn Old Norse Reader) https://oldnorse.org/ (Oldnorse.org) Follow The History of Vikings on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ (YouTube), https://twitter.com/historyofviking?lang=en (Twitter), and https://www.instagram.com/thehistoryofvikings/ (Instagram). Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music:https://danheimmusic.com/ ( Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr)

Warfare in Medieval Iceland w/ Peter Konieczny

Jun 8th, 202036m 10s

Today I speak with Peter Konieczny, Editor of Medieval Warfare Magazine. Support this podcast by subscribing to https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/landing/medieval_warfare_thv_d (Medieval Warfare Magazine). P.S. - You can save 10% off of your subscription by using the coupon code ''VIKINGS'' at checkout. Referenced in Today’s Episode: https://deremilitari.org/2016/09/warfare-in-thirteenth-century-iceland/ (Sturlunga Saga - An English Translation) https://amzn.to/2MCCh7N (Medieval Iceland: Society, Sagas, and Power) Follow The History of Vikings on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ (YouTube), https://twitter.com/historyofviking?lang=en (Twitter), and https://www.instagram.com/thehistoryofvikings/ (Instagram). Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music:https://danheimmusic.com/ ( Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr)

Vikings in the Frankish Empire w/ Dr. Christian Cooijmans

May 6th, 202044m 38s

Today I speak with Dr. Christian Cooijmans about Vikings in the Frankish Empire. TEXT ''FRANKISH'' to ''55-444'' to enter the book giveaway! Referenced in Today’s Episode: https://amzn.to/35Ab66q (Monarchs and Hydrarchs: The Conceptual Development of Viking Activity across the Frankish Realm (c. 750–940)) Follow The History of Vikings on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ (YouTube), https://twitter.com/historyofviking?lang=en (Twitter), and https://www.instagram.com/thehistoryofvikings/ (Instagram). Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music:https://danheimmusic.com/ ( Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr)

Women of the Viking World w/ Dr. Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir

Apr 30th, 202046m 16s

Today I speak with my friend, Dr. Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir, about the women of the Viking World. TEXT ''VIKING WOMEN'' to ''55-444'' to enter the book giveaway! Referenced in Today’s Episode: https://podcorn.com/ (Podcorn) https://amzn.to/35hQcJ0 (Valkyrie: The Women of the Viking World) Follow The History of Vikings on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ (YouTube), https://twitter.com/historyofviking?lang=en (Twitter), and https://www.instagram.com/thehistoryofvikings/ (Instagram). Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music:https://danheimmusic.com/ ( Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr)

Harald Hardrada: Warrior King of Norway w/ Dr. Nic Fields

Mar 20th, 202039m 58s

Today I chat with classical historian, Nic Fields about Harald Hardrada of Norway. Support the show and visit our sponsor https://www.vkngjewelry.com/discount/NOAH20 (https://www.vkngjewelry.com/discount/NOAH20) Referenced in Today’s Episode: https://amzn.to/2xRUEkV (God's Viking: Harald Hardrada: The Life and Times of the Last Great Viking) Follow The History of Vikings on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ (YouTube), https://twitter.com/historyofviking?lang=en (Twitter), and https://www.instagram.com/thehistoryofvikings/ (Instagram). Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music: https://danheimmusic.com/ (Danheim – Framganga)

Announcing ''Victoria's World!''

Mar 9th, 202037m 54s

I am pleased to announce the release of my new history podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/victorias-world/id1491810901 (Victoria’s World)! You can find the podcast on all major podcasting platforms and via the links below. Referenced in Today’s Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/victorias-world/id1491810901 (Victoria’s World on Apple Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7goRwLVfeYOkuKcIhHREdk (Victoria’s World on Spotify) https://www.circeinstitute.org/blog/introducing-victorias-world (Press Release Introducing Victoria’s World) Follow The History of Vikings on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ (YouTube), https://twitter.com/historyofviking?lang=en (Twitter), and https://www.instagram.com/thehistoryofvikings/ (Instagram). Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com

Njáls Saga w/ Dr. Jón Karl Helgason

Feb 29th, 202029m 19s

Today I chat with Dr. Jón Karl Helgason, professor in the Department of Icelandic and Comparative Cultural Studies at the University of Iceland. We discuss the widely popular and controversial Njáls Saga. Support the show and visit our sponsor https://www.vkngjewelry.com/discount/NOAH20 (https://www.vkngjewelry.com/discount/NOAH20) Referenced in Today’s Episode: https://amzn.to/2I7FKJq (Echoes of Valhalla: The Afterlife of the Eddas and Sagas) https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rewriting-of-njals-saga-translation-politics-and-icelandic-sagas-jon-karl-helgason/1101380476;jsessionid=F0087B114DA3C0B59DFF1FDE4FEA9840.prodny_store01-atgap15?ean=9781853594571 (The Rewriting of Njals Saga: Translation, Politics and Icelandic Sagas) Follow The History of Vikings on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ (YouTube), https://twitter.com/historyofviking?lang=en (Twitter), and https://www.instagram.com/thehistoryofvikings/ (Instagram). Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music: https://danheimmusic.com/ (Danheim – Framganga)

Norse Religious Rituals & Poetry w/ Dr. Simon Nygaard

Feb 8th, 202033m 38s

Today I chat with Dr. Simon Nygaard, a scholar of Old Norse religion at Aarhus University in Denmark. We discuss religious rituals pre-Christian Scandinavia and how the Norse could have worshiped their gods through poetry. Support the show and visit our sponsor https://www.vkngjewelry.com/discount/NOAH20 (https://www.vkngjewelry.com/discount/NOAH20) Referenced in Today’s Episode: https://au.academia.edu/SimonNygaard (Dr. Nygaard on Academia.edu) https://youtu.be/NoRQTRDuGa0 (An Interview with Dr. Nygaard on The Nordic Mythology Channel) https://twitter.com/noharedontcare (Dr. Nygaard on Twitter) Follow The History of Vikings on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ (YouTube), https://twitter.com/historyofviking?lang=en (Twitter), and https://www.instagram.com/thehistoryofvikings/ (Instagram). Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music: https://danheimmusic.com/ (Danheim – Framganga)

Announcing ''Victoria's World''!

Jan 14th, 202040m 4s

I am pleased to announce the release of my new history podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/victorias-world/id1491810901 (Victoria's World)! You can find the podcast on all major podcasting platforms and via the links below. Referenced in Today's Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/victorias-world/id1491810901 (Victoria's World on Apple Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7goRwLVfeYOkuKcIhHREdk (Victoria's World on Spotify) https://www.circeinstitute.org/blog/introducing-victorias-world (Press Release Introducing Victoria's World) Follow The History of Vikings on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ (YouTube), https://twitter.com/historyofviking?lang=en (Twitter), and https://www.instagram.com/thehistoryofvikings/ (Instagram). Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com

The Death of Baldr

Dec 30th, 201920m 45s

Today, I’m delighted to present a very special episode of the podcast curated by my friend Daniel Allison. Daniel is the host of the House of Legends Podcast, where he retells the world’s greatest myths, legends, and selections of folklore. In addition to this, he is the author of a new book titled https://amzn.to/35UXkdW (The Bone Flute) - a fantasy adventure that is set in Prehistoric Scotland. Referenced in Today’s Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-of-legends/id1463264216 (House of Legends Podcast) Follow The History of Vikings on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ (YouTube), https://twitter.com/historyofviking?lang=en (Twitter), and https://www.instagram.com/thehistoryofvikings/ (Instagram). Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbC_loQZUhigQWqLbkoizog (Music: Intérieurs lointains - Nidhogg - Norse Ambient)

Viking Warrior Women w/ Dr. Leszek Gardeła

Dec 17th, 201926m 10s

Today I chat with Dr. Leszek Gardeła, an archeologist and Viking Age specialist from the University of Bergen, Norway. We discuss the controversial topic of Viking warrior women and whether Norse women fought in combat during the Middle Ages. Referenced in Today’s Episode: https://apple.co/2Ps7qNz (1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories and Mysteries) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdeMmkBXqHQ&feature=emb_title (Amazons of the North Video) https://www.facebook.com/Amazons-of-the-North-Armed-Females-in-the-Viking-Age-126517371437469/ (Follow Amazons of the North on Facebook) https://uni-bonn.academia.edu/LeszekGardela (Follow Dr. Gardeła on Academia.edu) Follow The History of Vikings on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ (YouTube), https://twitter.com/historyofviking?lang=en (Twitter), and https://www.instagram.com/thehistoryofvikings/ (Instagram). Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music: https://danheimmusic.com/ (Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr)

Havamal - Odin's Words of Wisdom with Dr. Jackson Crawford

Nov 29th, 201930m 51s

Today I speak with Dr. Jackson Crawford, an Old Norse specialist, and translator teaching at the University of Colorado Boulder. We discuss the Old Norse poem Hávamál and how it contributes to our understanding of Norse myth and literature. Referenced in Today’s Episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ (The History of Vikings YouTube channel) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9v4QG3AQEP3zuRvVs2dAg (History Time) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqoGR_EedlhKDVuWNwYWRbg (Voices of the Past) https://amzn.to/2OUOy8j (The Wanderer's Havamal ) https://amzn.to/2rDPjLe (Dr. Crawford’s translation of The Poetic Edda) https://amzn.to/2OX8lns ( Dr. Crawford’s translation of The Saga of the Volsungs) Recommended Articles by https://www.ancient.eu/ (Ancient History Encyclopedia): https://www.ancient.eu/Edda/ (Edda) https://www.ancient.eu/odin/ (Odin) https://www.ancient.eu/Norse_Mythology/ (Norse Mythology) Follow The History of Vikings on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ (YouTube), https://twitter.com/historyofviking?lang=en (Twitter), and https://www.instagram.com/thehistoryofvikings/ (Instagram). Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music: https://danheimmusic.com/ (Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr)

Thingvellir and Viking Assembly Sites w/ Dr. Alexandra Sanmark

Oct 16th, 201926m 23s

Today I chat with Dr. Alexandra Sanmark, Reader in Medieval Archaeology at the Centre for Nordic Studies at the University of the Highlands and Islands. We discuss assembly sites across the Old Norse World and the significance they had in how the Vikings governed their people. Be sure to check out my new book https://amzn.to/2ZJTU9T (The Poetic Edda: A Study Guide). The Poetic Edda is a collection of medieval Icelandic poems about the Norse gods and their human heroes. It is a crucial source for Norse myth and has inspired the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkein and the operas of Richard Wagner. Referenced in Today’s Episode: https://amzn.to/2oK6CsL (Viking Law and Order) https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-enterprise/cultural/institute-for-northern-studies/staff/dr-alexandra-sanmark-fsa-fsa-scot-frhist/ (Dr. Sanmark’s Biography, Work, and Publications) Recommended Articles by http://ancient.eu/ (Ancient History Encyclopedia): https://www.ancient.eu/article/1317/the-legendary-settlement-of-iceland/ (The Legendary Settlement of Iceland) https://www.ancient.eu/Ragnar_Lothbrok/ (Ragnar Lothbrok) https://www.ancient.eu/article/1296/twelve-great-viking-leaders/ (Twelve Great Viking Leaders) Follow The History of Vikings onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ ( YouTube),https://twitter.com/historyofviking?lang=en ( Twitter), andhttps://www.instagram.com/thehistoryofvikings/ ( Instagram). Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com https://danheimmusic.com/ (Music: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr)

The Old Norse Language w/ Dr. John Hines

Sep 16th, 201938m 8s

Today I speak with Dr. John Hines, Professor of Archaeology at the School of History, Archaeology, and Religion at Cardiff University. We discuss the origin of the Old Norse language and the influence it has had across the medieval world. Additionally, we discuss the Old Norse system of writing (runes) and early examples of this type of writing. Be sure to check out my new book https://amzn.to/2ZJTU9T (The Poetic Edda: A Study Guide). The Poetic Edda is a collection of medieval Icelandic poems about the Norse gods and their human heroes. It is a crucial source for Norse myth and has inspired the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkein and the operas of Richard Wagner. Referenced in Today’s Episode: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/people/view/73028-hines-john (Dr. John Hines Biography, Work, and Publications) Recommended Articles by http://ancient.eu/ (Ancient History Encyclopedia): https://www.ancient.eu/article/1310/the-vikings-in-iceland/ (The Vikings in Iceland) https://www.ancient.eu/article/1285/vikings-tv-series---truths-and-fictions/ (Vikings TV Series – Truths and Fictions) https://www.ancient.eu/article/1388/vikings-jewelry-weapons--social-change-at-the-viki/ (Vikings: Jewelry, Weapons & Social Change at The VIKINGR Exhibition) Follow The History of Vikings onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ ( YouTube),https://twitter.com/historyofviking?lang=en ( Twitter), andhttps://www.instagram.com/thehistoryofvikings/ ( Instagram). Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com https://danheimmusic.com/ (Music: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr)

Why Did the Viking Age Begin? w/ History with Hilbert

Sep 8th, 201926m 28s

Today I chat with prolific historical YouTuber and good friend Hilbert. In today’s episode, we ask the important question ”Why did the Viking Age begin?” and discuss the causes and effects of the medieval Scandinavians. Referenced in Today’s Episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Zc6_BhPXiCWZlrZP4EsEg (History with Hilbert YouTube channel) Recommended Articles by http://ancient.eu/ (Ancient History Encyclopedia): https://www.ancient.eu/Vikings/ (Vikings) https://www.ancient.eu/article/1285/vikings-tv-series---truths-and-fictions/ (Vikings TV Series – Truths and Fictions) https://www.ancient.eu/article/1162/the-vikings-in-ireland/ (The Vikings in)https://www.ancient.eu/article/1162/the-vikings-in-ireland/ ( Ireland) Follow The History of Vikings onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ ( YouTube),https://twitter.com/historyofviking?lang=en ( Twitter), andhttps://www.instagram.com/thehistoryofvikings/ ( Instagram). Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com https://danheimmusic.com/ (Music: Danheim – Framganga)

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Podcast Details

Created by

Noah Tetzner

Podcast Status

Active

Started

Apr 19th, 2018

Latest Episode

Mar 17th, 2021

Release Period

Weekly