Discover Perun, the supreme Slavic deity of thunder and lightning. From ancient rituals to archaeological evidence, explore how this powerful god shaped medieval Eastern European society and warfare.
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February 14, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Discover Perun, the supreme Slavic deity of thunder and lightning. From ancient rituals to archaeological evidence, explore how this powerful god shaped medieval Eastern European society and warfare.
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Discover the life of Magnus Barefoot, Norway's last Viking king, whose daring campaigns in Scotland and Ireland marked the end of the Viking Age.
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December 31, 2024 at 2:44 AM
Discover the life of Magnus Barefoot, Norway's last Viking king, whose daring campaigns in Scotland and Ireland marked the end of the Viking Age.
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What did Romans think of the Germanic tribes? Examine their writings on Germanic gods, fierce warriors, and cultural exchanges, and how these tribes shaped Europe after Rome.
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December 30, 2024 at 6:50 AM
What did Romans think of the Germanic tribes? Examine their writings on Germanic gods, fierce warriors, and cultural exchanges, and how these tribes shaped Europe after Rome.
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Discover the life and legacy of Olaf III Haraldsson, the Peaceful King of Norway, whose reign marked an era of stability and progress.
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December 30, 2024 at 2:28 AM
Discover the life and legacy of Olaf III Haraldsson, the Peaceful King of Norway, whose reign marked an era of stability and progress.
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Uncover the profound similarities and differences between Norse and Greek mythological systems, from Yggdrasil to Olympus, in this comprehensive historical analysis.
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December 29, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Uncover the profound similarities and differences between Norse and Greek mythological systems, from Yggdrasil to Olympus, in this comprehensive historical analysis.
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Discover the Vandals, a Germanic tribe that shaped Europe and North Africa. Explore their migrations, the Sack of Rome, culture, and ultimate decline.
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December 29, 2024 at 2:11 AM
Discover the Vandals, a Germanic tribe that shaped Europe and North Africa. Explore their migrations, the Sack of Rome, culture, and ultimate decline.
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Collection of arm rings, coins, and hacksilver located in the History Museum, Oslo.
Photo: Bjoertvedt CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Bjoertvedt CC BY-SA 4.0
December 3, 2024 at 11:39 AM
Collection of arm rings, coins, and hacksilver located in the History Museum, Oslo.
Photo: Bjoertvedt CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Bjoertvedt CC BY-SA 4.0
Explore Eric Bloodaxe's remarkable journey from Norwegian throne to York kingship, revealing the complex political landscape of 10th-century Viking expansionism.
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December 2, 2024 at 11:22 PM
Explore Eric Bloodaxe's remarkable journey from Norwegian throne to York kingship, revealing the complex political landscape of 10th-century Viking expansionism.
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Discover how a Norwegian chieftain navigated treacherous waters to found Reykjavík, shaping Iceland's cultural and demographic landscape.
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November 29, 2024 at 1:31 AM
Discover how a Norwegian chieftain navigated treacherous waters to found Reykjavík, shaping Iceland's cultural and demographic landscape.
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Decorated hair comb made of antlers discovered in Björkö, Adelsö, Uppland, Sweden.
Photo: Swedish History Museum, Stockholm
Photo: Swedish History Museum, Stockholm
November 28, 2024 at 7:17 AM
Decorated hair comb made of antlers discovered in Björkö, Adelsö, Uppland, Sweden.
Photo: Swedish History Museum, Stockholm
Photo: Swedish History Museum, Stockholm
Oval bronze brooches.
Discovered in Björkö, Adelsö, Uppland, Sweden
Photo: Swedish History Museum, Stockholm
Discovered in Björkö, Adelsö, Uppland, Sweden
Photo: Swedish History Museum, Stockholm
November 28, 2024 at 7:16 AM
Oval bronze brooches.
Discovered in Björkö, Adelsö, Uppland, Sweden
Photo: Swedish History Museum, Stockholm
Discovered in Björkö, Adelsö, Uppland, Sweden
Photo: Swedish History Museum, Stockholm
A lead plaque discovered near Fakenham, Norfolk, is thought to be an ancient charm intended to ward off a dwarf.
Photo: Norfolk County Council, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Norfolk County Council, CC BY-SA 2.0
November 28, 2024 at 7:13 AM
A lead plaque discovered near Fakenham, Norfolk, is thought to be an ancient charm intended to ward off a dwarf.
Photo: Norfolk County Council, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Norfolk County Council, CC BY-SA 2.0
The Ribe skull fragment, an 8th-century artifact, features a runic inscription interpreted as a protective charm, possibly warding off one or two dwarfs.
Photo: Lennart Larsen, Nationalmuseet, Danmark, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photo: Lennart Larsen, Nationalmuseet, Danmark, CC BY-SA 4.0
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November 27, 2024 at 12:54 AM
The Ribe skull fragment, an 8th-century artifact, features a runic inscription interpreted as a protective charm, possibly warding off one or two dwarfs.
Photo: Lennart Larsen, Nationalmuseet, Danmark, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photo: Lennart Larsen, Nationalmuseet, Danmark, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Rognvald Eysteinsson: The Viking Earl Who Shaped North Atlantic History
Journey through the strategic mind of a Viking earl who redefined Norse expansion in the North Atlantic archipelagos.
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Journey through the strategic mind of a Viking earl who redefined Norse expansion in the North Atlantic archipelagos.
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November 26, 2024 at 4:20 AM
Rognvald Eysteinsson: The Viking Earl Who Shaped North Atlantic History
Journey through the strategic mind of a Viking earl who redefined Norse expansion in the North Atlantic archipelagos.
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Journey through the strategic mind of a Viking earl who redefined Norse expansion in the North Atlantic archipelagos.
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A purposely bent and destroyed Viking sword discovered in Vold, Hedmark. Located in the Cultural History Musuem, Oslo.
Photo: Wolfmann
Photo: Wolfmann
November 25, 2024 at 4:24 AM
A purposely bent and destroyed Viking sword discovered in Vold, Hedmark. Located in the Cultural History Musuem, Oslo.
Photo: Wolfmann
Photo: Wolfmann
Learn how Ymir’s death in Norse mythology created the world and parallels ancient myths like Tiamat and Purusha.
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November 23, 2024 at 3:06 AM
Learn how Ymir’s death in Norse mythology created the world and parallels ancient myths like Tiamat and Purusha.
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November 21, 2024 at 2:45 AM
Explore how Neolithic cultural divisions might have shaped Norse mythology's supernatural beings. Archaeological evidence reveals fascinating parallels between ancient societies and mythological groups.
November 21, 2024 at 2:41 AM
Explore how Neolithic cultural divisions might have shaped Norse mythology's supernatural beings. Archaeological evidence reveals fascinating parallels between ancient societies and mythological groups.
The Skarpsalling vessel from Denmark, dating to around 3200 BCE. This artifact, associated with the Funnelbeaker culture, is renowned for its intricate decorations and represents one of the finest examples of Neolithic pottery in Northern Europe. (Nationalmuseet, Skarpsallingkarret, CC BY-SA 3.0)
November 20, 2024 at 5:04 AM
The Skarpsalling vessel from Denmark, dating to around 3200 BCE. This artifact, associated with the Funnelbeaker culture, is renowned for its intricate decorations and represents one of the finest examples of Neolithic pottery in Northern Europe. (Nationalmuseet, Skarpsallingkarret, CC BY-SA 3.0)
Ingimund: The Norse Viking Warlord and Settlement Leader in 10th Century Britian
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November 19, 2024 at 2:33 AM
Ingimund: The Norse Viking Warlord and Settlement Leader in 10th Century Britian
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The Glemminge stone (DR 338), is a Viking Age runestone that commemorates Tosti the Sharp, described as a good husbandman, & was placed by his son Sveini. The inscription concludes with a curse stating, "May whosoever breaks (it) become a warlock," though the meaning of "warlock" (ræti) is debated.
November 12, 2024 at 6:25 AM
The Glemminge stone (DR 338), is a Viking Age runestone that commemorates Tosti the Sharp, described as a good husbandman, & was placed by his son Sveini. The inscription concludes with a curse stating, "May whosoever breaks (it) become a warlock," though the meaning of "warlock" (ræti) is debated.
November 5, 2024 at 2:19 AM
November 5, 2024 at 2:16 AM
The Life and Death of Baldr: A Norse Mythological Epic | Old Norse Mythology
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October 30, 2024 at 11:23 PM
The Life and Death of Baldr: A Norse Mythological Epic | Old Norse Mythology
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October 30, 2024 at 3:39 AM