What Was the Vikings' Greatest Weapon? (Hint: It's Not an Axe)
When we conjure the image of a Viking warrior, what do we see? For most of us in the United States, the picture is immediate and powerful: a fierce warrior,...
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Tales of Valhalla - Norse Mythology
What Was the Vikings' Greatest Weapon? (Hint: It's Not an Axe)
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Thor, God of Thunder: The Real Story of the Viking's Mightiest Hero
In the vast and stormy pantheon of Norse mythology, one name thunders above the rest: Thor, God of Thunder. For many in the United States, his image is that of a...
Louis Lewis |
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Mjölnir: Forging the Thunder - From Mythical Weapon to Amazing Viking Artifacts
The image is seared into modern pop culture: a heroic god, a swirling cape, and a mighty hammer named Mjölnir, capable of leveling mountains and summoning lightning. For millions in the...
Louis Lewis |
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Santa and Odin: Is a Viking God Hiding in Your Christmas?
As the winter chill settles in across the United States, a familiar magic fills the air. Twinkling lights adorn our homes, carols play on the radio, and children eagerly await...
Louis Lewis |
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Ragnarok: The Inevitable, Cataclysmic Destruction of Everything
The word thunders through modern pop culture in the United States, most famously as a subtitle for a blockbuster Marvel movie: Ragnarok. We see it in video games, hear it in...
Louis Lewis |
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The Irish Vikings: How Norse Raiders Forged Ireland's First Cities
When Americans think of the connection between Vikings and Ireland, the image that often comes to mind is one of violent conflict: dragon-prowed longships appearing out of the mist to...
Louis Lewis |
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The Scottish Vikings: Uncovering the Forgotten Norse Kingdom of the North
When we picture the Viking Age, our minds often turn to the Danelaw in England or the founding of Normandy in France. But there's another, equally dramatic and enduring saga...
Louis Lewis |
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The Rus of Kiev and the Varangians: The Viking Founders of a Nation
When we picture the Viking Age, our minds often turn to the dramatic raids on England and the exploration of the North Atlantic. But this is only half of their...
Louis Lewis |
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The Viking Shield - A Historic Look
A Viking Shield: more than just a piece of wood and iron, it was an extension of the warrior's body, a symbol of their identity, and a crucial tool for...
Louis Lewis |
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Skål! What Did Vikings Drink? A Deep Dive Into Norse Beverages
Picture a fire-lit longhouse, the air thick with the smell of roasting meat and the booming laughter of warriors returned from a successful raid. A chieftain rises, his massive drinking...
Louis Lewis |
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Why They're Called Vikings: The Surprising Truth Behind the Name
The word "Viking" is instantly recognizable. For most people in the United States, it conjures a powerful image: a fierce, bearded warrior in a horned helmet, leaping from a longship...
Louis Lewis |
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Beyond Alliances and Dowries: The Real Story of Love in the Viking Age
The Viking Age conjures images of fierce warriors, epic sea voyages, and a society forged in the crucible of a harsh northern world. We often see them through a lens...
Louis Lewis |
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Mjölnir: Forging the Thunder - From Mythical Weapon to Amazing Viking Artifacts
The image is seared into modern pop culture: a heroic god, a swirling cape, and a mighty hammer named Mjölnir, capable of leveling mountains and summoning lightning. For millions in the...
Louis Lewis |
