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The Tale of Thor's Wedding

One morning Thor awoke to discover that Mjolnir had been stolen in the night by the giants, and he was enraged. With the help of Freya, Loki shapeshifted into a...

The Tale of Thor's Wedding

One morning Thor awoke to discover that Mjolnir had been stolen in the night by the giants, and he was enraged. With the help of Freya, Loki shapeshifted into a...

Jorvik Viking Festival 2020

Jorvik Viking Festival 2020

Join us during the 2020 Jorvik Viking Festival for our fringe events Monday 17th February: Jim Glazzard: If I had a hammer - Reconstructing the Viking Age metal worker’s workshop....

Jorvik Viking Festival 2020

Join us during the 2020 Jorvik Viking Festival for our fringe events Monday 17th February: Jim Glazzard: If I had a hammer - Reconstructing the Viking Age metal worker’s workshop....

Top Viking finds from Scotland

Top Viking finds from Scotland

Top Viking Finds from Scotland. Scotland has a rich history and culture, including an abundance of Viking history and influence. A report has concluded that 12% of people living in...

Top Viking finds from Scotland

Top Viking Finds from Scotland. Scotland has a rich history and culture, including an abundance of Viking history and influence. A report has concluded that 12% of people living in...

The Reasons why we love Norsemen's Frøya!

The Reasons why we love Norsemen's Frøya!

For those of you who haven’t already seen it, Norsemen is a Netflix hit comedy set in the Viking age. Think Monty Python meets the Vikings. Michael Scott meets Ragnar...

The Reasons why we love Norsemen's Frøya!

For those of you who haven’t already seen it, Norsemen is a Netflix hit comedy set in the Viking age. Think Monty Python meets the Vikings. Michael Scott meets Ragnar...

Did Shieldmaidens like 'Vikings' Lagertha and 'Norsemens' Frøya really exist?

Did Shieldmaidens like 'Vikings' Lagertha and '...

There are many accounts of warrior women in the Viking sagas, however, they are only legend. There is much evidence to confirm the existence of male warriors in the Viking...

Did Shieldmaidens like 'Vikings' Lagertha and '...

There are many accounts of warrior women in the Viking sagas, however, they are only legend. There is much evidence to confirm the existence of male warriors in the Viking...

Burns Day Cranachan!

Burns Day Cranachan!

The only B we’re thinking about today is Burns! Robert Burns, Scotland’s national bard is famed for his poetry and lyrical talents worldwide. Auld Lang syne, Ode to a Haggis,...

Burns Day Cranachan!

The only B we’re thinking about today is Burns! Robert Burns, Scotland’s national bard is famed for his poetry and lyrical talents worldwide. Auld Lang syne, Ode to a Haggis,...

Silver Knotted Bangle from the Viking age

Silver Knotted Bangle from the Viking age

This silver arm ring is based on a Viking age piece housed in the National Museum of Denmark. Similar finds have also been uncovered in Sejero Denmark and in the 10th...

Silver Knotted Bangle from the Viking age

This silver arm ring is based on a Viking age piece housed in the National Museum of Denmark. Similar finds have also been uncovered in Sejero Denmark and in the 10th...

Celebrate the Viking Way!

Celebrate the Viking Way!

The Perfect Viking Gift As part of this year’s Yule giveaway we have teamed up with the folk at Raven Gin and Highland Park Whisky to bring you the perfect...

Celebrate the Viking Way!

The Perfect Viking Gift As part of this year’s Yule giveaway we have teamed up with the folk at Raven Gin and Highland Park Whisky to bring you the perfect...

Loki: the Icelandic God of Mischief

Loki: the Icelandic God of Mischief

Loki: the Icelandic God of Mischief By Dr. Helena Bassil-Morozow - Glasgow Caledonian University   Loki is a trickster – i.e., a figure representing chaos and regularly challenging the existing...

Loki: the Icelandic God of Mischief

Loki: the Icelandic God of Mischief By Dr. Helena Bassil-Morozow - Glasgow Caledonian University   Loki is a trickster – i.e., a figure representing chaos and regularly challenging the existing...

Oleg of Novgorod and his Horse

Oleg of Novgorod and his Horse

The Russian primary chronicles tell of a prophecy about Oleg of Novgorod and his Horse. The chronicle is perhaps the most significant indigenous source for the early history of Russia...

Oleg of Novgorod and his Horse

The Russian primary chronicles tell of a prophecy about Oleg of Novgorod and his Horse. The chronicle is perhaps the most significant indigenous source for the early history of Russia...

Vikings oath rings: fact or fiction?

Vikings oath rings: fact or fiction?

Did the Vikings really hand out oath rings, as depicted on the hit tv show, Vikings? It was previously believed that oath rings were connected to the Icelandic sagas and...

Vikings oath rings: fact or fiction?

Did the Vikings really hand out oath rings, as depicted on the hit tv show, Vikings? It was previously believed that oath rings were connected to the Icelandic sagas and...

Our Bronze Ring Pins: Where do they come from?

Our Bronze Ring Pins: Where do they come from?

Viking age and Medieval ring pins made from copper alloy have been found all over the world from Novgorod to Newfoundland; over a third of these were found in Ireland....

Our Bronze Ring Pins: Where do they come from?

Viking age and Medieval ring pins made from copper alloy have been found all over the world from Novgorod to Newfoundland; over a third of these were found in Ireland....