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You probably haven’t heard about a Norse woman who single-handedly saved her family from a political turmoil in Scotland, settled part of Iceland, distributed land, arranged marriages for her kin, and maintained a respected reputation that was remember for generations? Of course not. #WomensDay

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I’ve been busier than expected this week, but I’m still planning to hammer out my Women’s Day special tonight (for tomorrow morning)! It’s old work (2018), but still solid (I think). We’ll be talking about the matriarch Aud/Unn the Deep-minded! And yes, we’ll focus on the variance of her story.

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Midgard and Asgard are, perhaps, the two most well-known worlds of the Norse cosmos. They’re home to us humans and our gods, after all. But…why are they both fortresses? It’s not a coincidence (and it’s not just about Giants, either). #Podcast

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The Swedish History Museum is running an exhibition on Medieval Fashion. Here are some of the outfits on display. Get the details on our website. Photos by Johan Stigholt, Medieval Museum and Ola Myrin, SHM #medievalfashion #medievalclothing #medievaldress

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I didn’t watch the Baby-Handed Rambler tonight but I feel now’s a good time to reiterate that Trans Rights are Human Rights. 🏳️‍⚧️

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Midgard and Asgard are, perhaps, the two most well-known worlds of the Norse cosmos. They’re home to us humans and our gods, after all. But…why are they both fortresses? It’s not a coincidence (and it’s not just about Giants, either). #norsemythology #viking #history

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There are now 15 episodes of the Vikings & Valkyries podcast on Youtube, as well as Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music etc www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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One. More. Day. #ransdaughters sets sail TOMORROW!!! Please like and share, spread the world. Sound the horns and beat the drums! #althingi #booklovers #AuthorsOfBluesky #histfic #norse #Vikings #HistoricalFiction

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If all goes well, I’ll start working on my Women’s Day special today! Stay tuned for updates and sneak peeks.

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Currently listening to podcast with @tiagoovsilva.bsky.social on women's power and patronage in medieval Ireland podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w... #medievalsky #ireland

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Episode 12 of #ValhallaConversations #podcast is now live! Join my special Guests @profcarolyne.bsky.social @ksbarton.bsky.social and Sache from @slightlyrecklessgames.com as we discuss this Norse Netflix anime series. Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify. Spoiler Warning! youtu.be/cPBmMw4Azew

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An open access volume of essays on vikings in the Mediterranean: bora.uib.no/bora-xmlui/h...

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One savage slay gave us the whole world. No, really. Well, maybe it’s slight more complicated than that? Let’s plunder the original “song of ice and fire” with the Norse creation story. Naturally, that involves a convoluted genealogy right off the bat! Very Norse. #Podcast

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One savage slay gave us the whole world. Okay…so maybe it’s slight more complicated than that? Let’s plunder the original “song of ice and fire” with the Norse creation story. Naturally, that involves a convoluted genealogy right off the bat! Very Norse. #norsemythology #viking #history

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Babe, a new skaldic kenning just dropped

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King Alfred’s Peace-Making Strategies with the Vikings https://www.medievalists.net/2025/02/king-alfreds-peace-making-strategies-with-the-vikings/ #Vikings #EarlyMedieval #EnglishHistory

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New episode with authors and folklorist experts Kári Pálsson and Giorgia Sottotetti about a couple cool manuscripts. Check it out! vikingology.substack.com/p/icelandic-...

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Was delighted to see this one which I have read about in books. A figurine of Buddha made in #Pakistan and deposited in #Sweden around the start of the ninth century #medievalsky

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Because I fancy jumping around projects, I’ll be giving the #podcast some TLC over the next few days (probably). For starters, we have a new show cover (below). I’d also like to update the audio for the earlier episodes to meet my current standards/sound preferences. #norse #viking #history

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New Medieval Books: The Wolf Age: The Vikings, the Anglo-Saxons and the Battle for the North Sea Empire https://www.medievalists.net/2023/02/new-medieval-books-the-wolf-age-the-vikings-the-anglo-saxons-and-the-battle-for-the-north-sea-empire/ #Books

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Medieval Icelandic sagas may not be your go-to source for Norse Mythology, but they still have something to offer! I’m talking lore-flavored snacks. Or perhaps desserts? I’ll let you decide how sweet they actually are. #podcast #norse #viking #norsemythology #history

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Medieval sagas aren’t just about whack-a-mole spectral seals and red-shirt Norwegian companions. Well, maybe they are. But sometimes—and I mean sometimes—Norse mythology makes its way into the narrative. So, let’s plunder it. #norsemythology #viking #history

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Alas…but as historians, we have to do our part, too. Increase accessibility: get quality, relevant information into people’s hands. Academic journals have their place, but broader discourse/engagement is crucial. And perhaps be less polite. Be firm and unapologetic—but stay empathetic and humble.

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Peasant Heroes and Troll Ancestors: A New Look at Icelandic Sagas https://www.medievalists.net/2024/12/peasant-heroes-and-troll-ancestors-a-new-look-at-icelandic-sagas/ #MedievalIceland

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Used my day off to schedule 3 #history raids! 😮‍💨

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The Great Viking Survey is a global endeavour, and we're very grateful to the many museums, universities, embassies, heritage organisations, and historical societies who have helped us spread the word thus far! You can still find us at vikingsurvey.org!

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10 Tips on Reading an Icelandic Saga https://www.medievalists.net/2022/02/tips-reading-icelandic-saga/ #MedievalIceland

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The Ten Worlds is now a duology! ‘Children’ and ‘Land’ available at all bookstores. #Grimdark #NorseMythology retelling → grimdark Norse retelling of the discovery of #Iceland: www.bjornlarssen.com/children www.bjornlarssen.com/land #TheTenWorlds ‘Fabulous’ – Freya 'I wrote the indices’ – Loki

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What secrets are contained in the Raven Amulet? Find out in Episode 13 of Vikings & Valkyries, this Monday! Catch up on all the episodes here rss.com/podcasts/vik...

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Hey, friends! I’ve added 2 more interactive history lessons to my website: fjorntheskald.com/interactive-lessons

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For #FindsFriday three of the objects in the fantastic gold hoard from Hoen in Norway: Scandinavian armring, Anglo-Saxon finger ring and Frankish (Carolingian) trefoil mount, made into a brooch. Photos: Kulturhistorisk Museum, CC BY-SA 4.0: no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoenska...

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I’m going to be very honest with you: ‘Viking’ love stories don’t always have a happy ending—bear curses and deadly love triangles abound! But since I’m nice, I threw in a few Icelandic love spells to make up for it. Please use them responsibly. #norse #norsemythology #viking #history #sagas

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Happy Valentine’s Day! To celebrate, we’re going to share some ‘Viking’ love stories. And by that I mean Freyja with her ferocious cats, cringy suitors, tear-inducing bear curses, tragic love triangles, and unethical magic spells! Lovey dovey stuff, I assure you. #norse #valentinesday #podcast

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As a member of the advisory board for the project, I'm delighted to share the news that @manchesterup.bsky.social are developing a fantastic new series on Queer and Trans Histories, and are welcoming proposals for volumes! More info here: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/series/queer...

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Cumbria archaeologists find 'significant' Viking-age building www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Two tales, one episode! First, a young man’s love for Guðmund the Powerful’s daughter causes a stir. Then, Guðmund learns the hard way that his power has limits. Plus, a touch of medieval Icelandic politics and some manuscript studies. Give it a listen! sagathingpodcast.wordpress.com/2025/02/10/e...

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Nice resource here if you are interested in how historic Insular languages sounded www.asnc.cam.ac.uk/spokenword/ The Spoken Word #celtic #asnc #oldenglish #oldnorse #medievalsky #languages

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Here's a thing! My new book is out with @routledgehistory.bsky.social. Sort of. Officially, Remembering England: Cultural Memory in the Sagas of Icelanders, will be released on 18 March. But if you have institutional access, it's already available on the Taylor & Francis website.

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The Landnámabók is among the earliest works of history produced by medieval Iceland. The "true" story of Thorir's son Steinrod the Strong here is worth a look. The short overview and accompanying poetry suggests a fantastic story that was sadly lost to the ages. #fantasy #history #iceland #soreribs

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What happens when two salty men write about Norse mythology in the 13th century? Luckily for us, one is a bit less salty than the other…but it’s still a bit of a mess. #norse #viking #history #podcast #norsemythology

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If you’re like me and don’t watch the Super Bowl, I suggest reading the free fantasy web novel that I write (and illustrate) under another pen name, @feolnir.com: feolnir.com/stories

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Been spending time here and there throughout the day giving the website a facelift. There’s much to still do, but much progress has been made! Now it’s time to relax with legos 👀 (I finally got Rivendell)

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The Vikings and Valkyries podcast is hammered together by a dedicated team of skalds and smiths. Please don't forget to like, share and sacrifice to the old gods. rss.com/podcasts/vik...

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Finished Neil Price's invaluable survey of Viking history. Really impressed with the breadth of this book, the quality of the writing, and the attention to interdisciplinary approaches. The archaeological details are particularly appreciated.

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I’ve added a few more lessons, as well as an interactive digital map I made with Google MyMaps. The lessons were made with Canva. I’m planning to do this with all my videos. Quiz questions highlight main themes rather than specific facts. #publichistory #digitalhumanities

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Now that the last one has been deciphered, here's our explainer on all the runic inscriptions from the Galloway Hoard. Huge thanks to Dr David Parsons for lending us his expertise www.nms.ac.uk/discover-cat...

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Okay, friends…I know it’s Friday night, but I’ve set up my interactive lessons page and would greatly appreciate anyone willing to check it out and maybe even test the first lesson? Many thanks if you do! It’s about Vikings, naturally. Here’s the link: fjorntheskald.com/interactive-lessons

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