In a previous post I wrote about the Danish presence in England, that began with the raid on Lindsifarne in 793. After establishing a kingdom around York/Jorvik, the English eventually drove out the Vikings from…
In my last post I wrote about the archaeological evidence of women Viking warriors, so called shield maidens. Around 30 graves containing women buried as warriors have been found in Scandinavia, so – even though…
“There were once women in Denmark who dressed themselves to look like men and spent almost every minute cultivating soldier’s skills; They put toughness before allure, aimed at conflicts instead of kisses, tasted blood, not…
Two of the most important military means of power for chieftains and kings during the Viking Age were the hird and the leidang. The hird consisted of a group of warriors very loyal to their…
Although I’ve been trying to make a point that the Viking Age people were not the bloody berserks they have been portrayed as – there is no denying that they DID do a lot of…
Research on women during Viking times has long been neglected. When the concept of the Viking Age and Vikings was coined in the 19th century, women were completely ignored, relegated to the home. The story…
There has been a sort of romanticized myth that the Viking society was an egalitarian one, where free farmers decided things together on the local Ting. Written records, rune stones and archaeological evidence point to…
Learn about the two types of Gods in the Norse Religion – the Æsir and the Vanir, and get to know some of the most famous of the Gods; Oden, Freyja, Freyr, Njord, Tor, Loke – and White Christ.
Ever wondered what the Vikings really believed in?
Explore a world full of gods, giants, and epic tales – from the mythic creation of the earth in Ginnungagap to the apocalyptic vision of Ragnarök at the end of time.
Forget the horned helmets and wild warriors; the true story of the Vikings is far more fascinating. This post aims to strip away centuries of myth and misconception, offering a glimpse into the real Viking Age. We’ll explore their culture, beliefs, and daily life, challenging what you thought you knew about these storied Norse people.