The History of Vikings
The History of Vikings is a podcast featuring scholarly discussions about Vikings, Norse mythology, and the history of medieval Scandinavia. Episodes explore the people, culture, and events of the Viking Age and the broader Norse world. The show is hosted by Noah Tetzner, who interviews historians and experts. Listeners can follow the podcast on Twitter and email Noah with ideas for future episodes.
Episodes
Forgotten Vikings: Rorik of Dorestad, the Baltic Sea, & Beyond the Monastery Raids
When one thinks of the Viking Age, the date range of c. 793–1066 comes to mind. Monastery raids across England, Ireland, and the Frankish kingdoms of Charlemagne and his descendants have been depicted in historical dramas&nbs
From Greenland to Vinland: Leif Erikson & Viking Voyages to the New World
It’s been more than a thousand years since medieval Scandinavians left their homelands in search of plunder and glory, becoming the scourge of Christian monasteries and coastal cities—raiding and trading far and wide, from Anglo-S
''History's Greatest Warriors'' on The History Channel: My Experience Filming for the Show
Join host Noah Tetzner for a special announcement about his appearance on The History Channel's new TV series "History's Greatest Warriors." In this brief episode, Noah shares details about his featured role in the Vikings episode and gives an exclusive sneak peek at the show's trailer, including fascinating insights about berserkers and Viking warfare tactics.WATCH ''History's Greatest Warriors''
The Hidden Heroes of the Icelandic Sagas
The Icelandic sagas are among the most remarkable literary treasures of the medieval world. Written down in Iceland primarily in the 13th and 14th centuries, they preserve stories of the Viking Age and the generations that followed—stories of feud, honor, law, revenge, family loyalty, and fate. What makes the sagas so powerful is that they do not read like myths in the usual sense. They feel human
Old Norse & The Land of Giants
Support this podcast by visiting our sponsor Norse TradesmanP.S. - You can get get 15% off their entire store by visiting: https://norsetradesman.com/podcastFeel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.comMusic: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr
The Norse in North America: The Vinland Sagas
Support this podcast by visiting our sponsor Norse TradesmanP.S. - You can get get 15% off their entire store by visiting: https://norsetradesman.com/podcastFeel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.comMusic: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr
Ragnarök: The Twilight of the Gods
Support this podcast by visiting our sponsor Norse TradesmanP.S. - You can get get 15% off their entire store by visiting: https://norsetradesman.com/podcastFeel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.comMusic: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr
''Laughing Shall I Die'': The Death Songs, Last-Stands, & Afterlife of the Vikings
Support this podcast by visiting our sponsor Norse TradesmanP.S. - You can get get 15% off their entire store by visiting: https://norsetradesman.com/podcastFeel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.comMusic: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr
Runes & the Language of the Vikings
Support this podcast by visiting our sponsor Genomelink. P.S. - You can get the exclusive Viking DNA Report, usually $29, for free! Just use the promo code ''HISTORY'' or follow this link: https://genomelink.io/signup/?pc=historyFeel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.comMusic: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr
The Island of Fire & Ice: Iceland During the Viking Age
Support this podcast by visiting our sponsor Genomelink. P.S. - You can get the exclusive Viking DNA Report, usually $29, for free! Just use the promo code ''HISTORY'' or follow this link: https://genomelink.io/signup/?pc=historyFeel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.comMusic: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr
Viking DNA with Taj Walton of Genomelink
Support this podcast by visiting our sponsor Genomelink. P.S. - You can get the exclusive Viking DNA Report, usually $29, for free! Just use the promo code ''HISTORY'' or follow this link: https://genomelink.io/signup/?pc=historyFeel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.comMusic: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr
The Movie ''The Northman'' with Dr. Carolyne Larrington
Support this podcast by visiting our sponsor Genomelink. P.S. - You can get the exclusive Viking DNA Report, usually $29, for free! Just use the promo code ''HISTORY'' or follow this link: https://genomelink.io/signup/?pc=historyFeel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.comMusic: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr
From Asgard to Valhalla: Norse Gods & Goddesses with Dr. Heather O'Donoghue
Support this podcast by visiting our sponsor Genomelink. P.S. - You can get the exclusive Viking DNA Report, usually $29, for free! Just use the promo code ''HISTORY'' or follow this link: https://genomelink.io/signup/?pc=historyFeel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.comMusic: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr
A Norse Yuletide Ghost Story: Grettir's Duel with Glámr with Dr. Ármann Jakobsson
Support this podcast by visiting our sponsor Norse TradesmanP.S. - You can get get 15% off their entire store by visiting: https://norsetradesman.com/podcastFeel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.comMusic: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr
Einar Selvik of Wardruna
Support this podcast by visiting our sponsor Genomelink. P.S. - You can get the exclusive Viking DNA Report, usually $29, for free! Just use the promo code ''HISTORY'' or follow this link: https://genomelink.io/signup/?pc=historyFeel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.comMusic: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr
Voyages of a Viking Woman w/ Nancy Marie Brown
Today I chat with Nancy Marie Brown about Gudrid, an Icelandic voyager, who sailed to North America. Support this podcast by today's sponsor, Viking, and their Viking Homelands Itinerary. Referenced in Today’s Episode:The Far Traveler: Voyages of a Viking Woman (Non-fiction)The Saga of Gudrid the Far-Traveler (Fiction)Nancy's WebsiteFollow The History of Vikings on YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram.
The Hidden History of Viking Warrior Women w/ Nancy Marie Brown
Today I speak with Nancy Marie Brown about the hidden history of Viking warrior women.Support this podcast by today's sponsor, Viking, and their Viking Homelands Itinerary. Referenced in Today’s Episode:The Real Valkyrie: The Hidden History of Viking Warrior WomenNancy's Website with Links to all Her BooksFeel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistor
Harald Hardrada: Warrior King of Norway w/ Dr. Nic Fields
Today I chat with classical historian, Nic Fields about Harald Hardrada of Norway. Support this podcast by today's sponsor, Viking, and their Viking Homelands Itinerary. Referenced in Today’s Episode: God's Viking: Harald Hardrada: The Life and Times of the Last Great VikingFollow The History of Vikings on YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram.Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, sugg
King Harald Bluetooth w/ Dr. Else Roesdahl
Today I chat with Dr. Else Roesdahl about the Scandinavian king, Harald Bluetooth.Support this podcast by today's sponsor, Viking, and their Viking Homelands Itinerary. Referenced in Today’s Episode:The Vikings: Third Edition''Valhalla: How Viking Belief in a Glorious Afterlife Empowered Warriors''Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikin
Viking Yule: The Norse Winter Holiday & the Wild Hunt w/ Dr. Terry Gunnell
Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/historyofvikingVisit my friend and Swedish blacksmith, Philip Lufolk: https://lufolk.comMedieval Scandinavians and other Germanic peoples celebrated a holiday called Yule during the time of year when days became longer and winter was at its peak. What was this holiday and how was it celebrated? Do we have surviving evidence for wha
Viking Combat: The Violent Society of the Norse w/ Hurstwic
Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/historyofvikingDuring the Middle Ages, seafaring Scandinavian marauders wrought havoc in lands both near and far—from Iceland to Finland, and Córdoba to Constantinople. These were warriors who belonged to an altogether violent society. They are known to us today as Vikings. One may read about their military exploits in Old Norse sa
Viking Encampments
Today I chat with Dr. Christian Cooijmans, British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Liverpool and author of Monarchs and Hydrarchs: The Conceptual Development of Viking Activity across the Frankish Realm (c. 750–940)Referenced in Today’s Episode:Monarchs and Hydrarchs''Down by the River: Exploring the Logistics of Viking Encampment across Atlantic Europe''Follow Dr. Christian
Viking Warrior Women | Vikings in Poland
Today I chat with Dr. Leszek Gardeła, a Researcher at the National Museum of Denmark and author of multiple books on the Viking Age. Support this podcast by visiting our sponsor, Atlas VPN: https://get.atlasvpn.com/VikingsReferenced in Today’s Episode:Women and Weapons in the Viking World: Amazons of the NorthFollow Dr. Leszek Gardeła on Academia.eduEmail Noah with ideas for future episodes: noah@
Beowulf & the North Before the Vikings
Today I chat with Dr. Tom Shippey, a renowned British scholar and leading academic on the works of J.R.R. Tolkein. Support this podcast by visiting our sponsor, Atlas VPN: https://get.atlasvpn.com/VikingsReferenced in Today’s Episode:Beowulf and the North Before the VikingsEmail Noah with ideas for future episodes: noah@thehistoryofvikings.comMusic: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr
Norse Mythology & a Pantheon of Gods
Today I chat with Dr. Terry Gunnell, Professor of Folkloristics at the University of Iceland.Support this podcast by visiting our sponsor, Atlas VPN: https://get.atlasvpn.com/VikingsReferenced in Today’s Episode:Follow Dr. Terry Gunnell on Academia.eduThe Prose EddaThe Poetic EddaEmail Noah with ideas for future episodes: noah@thehistoryofvikings.comMusic: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr
Harald Hardrada: The Last Viking
Today I chat with Don Hollway, a historian, illustrator, historical re-enactor, and classical rapier fencer. Don is the author of The Last Viking: The True Story of King Harald Hardrada.Support this podcast by visiting our sponsor, Atlas VPN: https://get.atlasvpn.com/VikingsReferenced in Today’s Episode:The Last Viking: The True Story of King Harald HardradaDon Hollway's WebsiteEmail Noah with ide
Norse Mythology & Snorri’s Prose Edda
Today I chat with Dr. Gísli Sigurðsson, Research Professor, and Head of the Folklore Department at the Árni Magnússon Institute in Iceland.Referenced in Today’s Episode:Follow Dr. Gísli Sigurðsson on Academia.eduThe Prose EddaEmail Noah with ideas for future episodes: noah@thehistoryofvikings.comMusic: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr
Eyrbyggja Saga: Icelandic Tales of Berserks, Magic, Witches, & Wonder
Today I chat with Dr. Torfi Tulinius, Professor of Medieval Icelandic Studies at the University of Iceland, about Eyrbyggja Saga.Support this podcast by visiting our sponsor The Dyno Climbing Company.Referenced in Today’s Episode:Follow Dr. Torfi Tulinius on Academia.eduEyrbyggja SagaEmail Noah with ideas for future episodes: noah@thehistoryofvikings.comMusic: Danheim – Framganga & Folkva
Berserks, Shieldmaidens, & Mythical Heroes w/ Dr. Jackson Crawford
Today I speak with Dr. Jackson Crawford about two sagas of mythical heroes.Support this podcast by visiting our sponsor Norse Tradesman. P.S. - You can save 20% off your order by using the coupon code ''VIKING'' at checkout.Referenced in Today’s Episode:Two Sagas of Mythical Heroes: Hervor and Heidrek and Hrólf Kraki and His ChampionsDr. Crawford's Website with Links to All of His BooksFeel f
Witchcraft & the Christianization of the North w/ Dr. Ármann Jakobsson
Today I speak with Dr. Ármann Jakobsson about witchcraft and the Christianization of medieval Scandinavia.Support this podcast by visiting our sponsor Norse Tradesman. P.S. - You can save 20% off your order by using the coupon code ''VIKING'' at checkout.Referenced in Today’s Episode:The Troll Inside You: Paranormal Activity in the Medieval NorthFollow Dr. Jakobsson on FacebookFeel free to co
Tales of Valhalla: Norse Myths & Legends w/ Martyn Whittock
Today I speak with Martyn Whittock about Norse myths and legends.Support this podcast by visiting our sponsor Norse Tradesman. P.S. - You can save 20% off your order by using the coupon code ''VIKING'' at checkout.Referenced in Today’s Episode:Tales of Valhalla: Norse Myths and LegendsFeel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.comMusic:
Introducing ''Bedtime History''
I'm pleased to introduce a new history podcast for children called Bedtime History.Check out the Bedtime History podcast here (http://bedtimehistorystories.com/viking-podcast).Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.comMusic: Danheim – Folkvangr
When Vikings Fought for Romans: The Varangian Guard w/ Dr. Raffaele D’Amato
Today I chat with Dr. Raffaele D’Amato about the Varangian Guard.Support this podcast by visiting our sponsor CuriosityStream. P.S. - You can save 25% off of your annual subscription by following the link or using the coupon code ''VIKING'' at checkout.Referenced in Today’s Episode:The Varangian Guard 988-1453Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@theh
When Vikings Met Muslims: Bjorn Ironside & the Emirate of Córdoba w/ Dr. Ann Christys
Today I chat with Dr. Ann Christys about a long-forgotten war between Vikings and Muslims.Support this podcast by subscribing to Medieval Warfare Magazine. P.S. - You can save 10% off of your subscription by using the coupon code ''VIKINGS'' at checkout.Referenced in Today’s Episode:Vikings in the South: Voyages to Iberia and the MediterraneanFollow The History of Vikings on YouTube and Twitter.F
Viking Age Ghosts, Zombies, & Trolls w/ Dr. Ármann Jakobsson
Today I chat with Dr. Ármann Jakobsson about ghosts, zombies, and trolls during the Viking Age.Support this podcast by subscribing to Medieval Warfare Magazine. P.S. - You can save 10% off of your subscription by using the coupon code ''VIKINGS'' at checkout.Referenced in Today’s Episode:The Troll Inside You: Paranormal Activity in the Medieval NorthInterview with Ármann about Tolkien's Old Norse
Viking Battle Tactics w/ Kim Hjardar
Today I discuss Viking battle tactics with Kim Hjardar.Support this podcast by subscribing to Medieval Warfare Magazine. P.S. - You can save 10% off of your subscription by using the coupon code ''VIKINGS'' at checkout.Referenced in Today’s Episode:PodcornVikings at WarFollow The History of Vikings on YouTube and Twitter.Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquirie
Viking DNA w/ Dr. Søren Sindbæk
Today I discuss Viking DNA with Dr. Søren Sindbæk.Support this podcast by subscribing to Medieval Warfare Magazine. P.S. - You can save 10% off of your subscription by using the coupon code ''VIKINGS'' at checkout.Referenced in Today’s Episode:Viking Archeology YouTube ChannelNorthern Emporium Facebook PageThe Viking Genetics StudyFollow The History of Vikings on YouTube and Twitter.Feel free to c
Weapons of the Viking Age w/ Vegard Vike
Today I chat with Vegard Vike about Viking Age weapons.Support this podcast by subscribing to Medieval Warfare Magazine. P.S. - You can save 10% off of your subscription by using the coupon code ''VIKINGS'' at checkout.Referenced in Today’s Episode:Vikings at WarFollow Vegard on TwitterFollow The History of Vikings on YouTube and Twitter.Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, sugges
The Vikings in Russia w/ Dr. Elizabeth Ashman Rowe
Today I chat with Dr. Elizabeth Ashman Rowe about the Vikings in Russia. Support this podcast by subscribing to Medieval Warfare Magazine. P.S. - You can save 10% off of your subscription by using the coupon code ''VIKINGS'' at checkout.Referenced in Today’s Episode:Writing Battles: New Perspectives on Warfare and Memory in Medieval EuropeNorse-Gaelic Contacts in a Viking WorldFollow The History
The Saga of the Volsungs w/ Dr. Jesse Byock
Today I speak with Dr. Jesse Byock about the illustrious Saga of the Volsungs. Support this podcast by subscribing to Medieval Warfare Magazine. P.S. - You can save 10% off of your subscription by using the coupon code ''VIKINGS'' at checkout.Referenced in Today’s Episode:Viking Language 1 (Learn Old Norse Textbook)Viking Language 2 (Learn Old Norse Reader)Oldnorse.orgFollow The History of Vikings
Warfare in Medieval Iceland w/ Peter Konieczny
Today I speak with Peter Konieczny, Editor of Medieval Warfare Magazine.Support this podcast by subscribing to Medieval Warfare Magazine. P.S. - You can save 10% off of your subscription by using the coupon code ''VIKINGS'' at checkout.Referenced in Today’s Episode:Sturlunga Saga - An English TranslationMedieval Iceland: Society, Sagas, and PowerFollow The History of Vikings on YouTube, Twitter,
Vikings in the Frankish Empire w/ Dr. Christian Cooijmans
Today I speak with Dr. Christian Cooijmans about Vikings in the Frankish Empire.TEXT ''FRANKISH'' to ''55-444'' to enter the book giveaway!Referenced in Today’s Episode:Monarchs and Hydrarchs: The Conceptual Development of Viking Activity across the Frankish Realm (c. 750–940)Follow The History of Vikings on YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram.Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, sugg
Women of the Viking World w/ Dr. Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir
Today I speak with my friend, Dr. Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir, about the women of the Viking World. TEXT ''VIKING WOMEN'' to ''55-444'' to enter the book giveaway! Referenced in Today’s Episode:PodcornValkyrie: The Women of the Viking WorldFollow The History of Vikings on YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram.Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistor
Njáls Saga w/ Dr. Jón Karl Helgason
Today I chat with Dr. Jón Karl Helgason, professor in the Department of Icelandic and Comparative Cultural Studies at the University of Iceland. We discuss the widely popular and controversial Njáls Saga. Support the show and visit our sponsor https://www.vkngjewelry.com/discount/NOAH20Referenced in Today’s Episode:Echoes of Valhalla: The Afterlife of the Eddas and SagasThe Rewriting of Njals Saga
Norse Religious Rituals & Poetry w/ Dr. Simon Nygaard
Today I chat with Dr. Simon Nygaard, a scholar of Old Norse religion at Aarhus University in Denmark. We discuss religious rituals pre-Christian Scandinavia and how the Norse could have worshiped their gods through poetry.Support the show and visit our sponsor https://www.vkngjewelry.com/discount/NOAH20Referenced in Today’s Episode:Dr. Nygaard on Academia.eduAn Interview with Dr. Nygaard on The No
The Death of Baldr
Today, I’m delighted to present a very special episode of the podcast curated by my friend Daniel Allison. Daniel is the host of the House of Legends Podcast, where he retells the world’s greatest myths, legends, and selections of folklore. In addition to this, he is the author of a new book titled The Bone Flute - a fantasy adventure that is set in Prehistoric Scotland. Referenced in Today’
Viking Warrior Women w/ Dr. Leszek Gardeła
Today I chat with Dr. Leszek Gardeła, an archeologist and Viking Age specialist from the University of Bergen, Norway. We discuss the controversial topic of Viking warrior women and whether Norse women fought in combat during the Middle Ages. Referenced in Today’s Episode: 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories and MysteriesAmazons of the North VideoFollow Amazons of the North on FacebookFollow Dr. Garde
Yule: The Norse Winter Holiday w/ Dr. Mathias Nordvig
Today I chat with Dr. Mathias Nordvig of the University of Colorado Boulder. He teaches Pre-Christian Nordic mythologies, Scandinavian folklore, North Atlantic and Greenlandic literature, reception history of the Viking Age in the Nordic Studies Program there. We discuss the Norse winter holiday of Yule and how it was celebrated during the Viking Age.Referenced in Today’s Episode:The Poetic Edda:
Havamal – Odin’s Words of Wisdom w/ Dr. Jackson Crawford
Today I speak with Dr. Jackson Crawford, an Old Norse specialist, and translator teaching at the University of Colorado Boulder. We discuss the Old Norse poem Hávamál and how it contributes to our understanding of Norse myth and literature.Referenced in Today’s Episode:The History of Vikings YouTube channelHistory TimeVoices of the PastThe Wanderer's Havamal Dr. Crawford’s translation of The Poeti
Thingvellir and Viking Assembly Sites w/ Dr. Alexandra Sanmark
Today I chat with Dr. Alexandra Sanmark, Reader in Medieval Archaeology at the Centre for Nordic Studies at the University of the Highlands and Islands. We discuss assembly sites across the Old Norse World and the significance they had in how the Vikings governed their people.
Be sure to check out my new book The Poetic Edda: A Study Guide.
The Poetic Edda is a collection of medieval Icelandic po
The Old Norse Language w/ Dr. John Hines
Today I speak with Dr. John Hines, Professor of Archaeology at the School of History, Archaeology, and Religion at Cardiff University. We discuss the origin of the Old Norse language and the influence it has had across the medieval world. Additionally, we discuss the Old Norse system of writing (runes) and early examples of this type of writing.
Be sure to check out my new book The Poetic Edda: A
Why Did the Viking Age Begin? w/ History with Hilbert
Today I chat with prolific historical YouTuber and good friend Hilbert. In today’s episode, we ask the important question ”Why did the Viking Age begin?” and discuss the causes and effects of the medieval Scandinavians.
Referenced in Today’s Episode:
History with Hilbert YouTube channel
Recommended Articles by Ancient History Encyclopedia:
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Tolkien’s Old Norse Influences w/ Dr. Ármann Jakobsson
Today I chat with Dr. Ármann Jakobsson, Professor of medieval Icelandic literature at the University of Iceland. We discuss the ways in which Old Norse literature inspired the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Referenced in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Jakobsson’s Website & Work
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Historical Worship of the Norse Gods w/ Dr. Terry Gunnell
Today I chat with Dr. Terry Gunnell, Professor of Folkloristics at the University of Iceland. We discuss the historical worship of the Norse gods and the evidence available for this in literature, archeology, and runic inscriptions.
Referenced in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Gunnell’s Books & More of His Work
Eitri – The Norse Artifacts Database
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The Life & Legend of Ragnar Lothbrok w/ Dr. Elizabeth Ashman Rowe
Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Elizabeth Ashman Rowe of Cambridge University about the life and legend of Ragnar Lothbrok. In this episode, we discuss historical sources for his life and how studying him can contribute to a greater understanding of the Viking Age.
Referenced in Today’s Episode:
Vikings in the West: The Legend of Ragnarr Lodbrok and His Sons
The Oxford Illustrated Hi
The Life & Work of Snorri Sturluson w/ Dr. Vésteinn Ólason
Today I chat with Dr. Vésteinn Ólason former director of the Arni Magnusson Institute, the foremost repository of old Icelandic manuscripts. He is also a retired professor of literature and an author who has written numerous books on literary history and criticism. We discuss the life and work of medieval Icelandic historian Snorri Sturluson.
Referenced in Today’s Episode:
Árni Magnússon Institute
An Introduction to the Old Norse Sagas w/ Dr. Jackson Crawford
Today I chat with Dr. Jackson Crawford, an Old Norse specialist, and translator teaching at the University of Colorado Boulder. We discuss everything a beginner will need to know about the Old Norse sagas, including the genres, characters, and more.
Referenced in Today’s Episode:
1000 AD: A Tour of the Viking World // Vikings Documentary
Dr. Crawford’s translation of The Poetic Edda
Dr. Craw
The Saga of Egill Skallagrímsson w/ Dr. Torfi Tulinius
Today I chat with Dr. Torfi Tulinius, Professor of Medieval Icelandic Studies at the University of Iceland. We discuss Egil Skallagrímsson, the Viking Age poet and warrior who is best known as being the protagonist in Egill’s Saga.
Referenced in Today’s Episode:
The Enigma of Egill: The Saga, the Viking Poet, and Snorri Sturluson
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Old Norse Death Poetry w/ Dr. Mathias Nordvig
Today I speak with Dr. Mathias Nordvig of the University of Colorado Boulder. He teaches Pre-Christian Nordic mythologies, Scandinavian folklore, North Atlantic and Greenlandic literature, reception history of the Viking Age in the Nordic Studies Program there. We discuss Old Norse death poetry, what those poems teach us about the Viking Age, and more. Referenced in…
The Danelaw w/ Dr. Jane Kershaw
Today I chat with Dr. Jane Kershaw of Oxford University about the Danelaw. Listen for a conversation about the Scandinavian influence in medieval England and the cultural impact it left behind. Referenced in Today’s Episode: Libromania – A Podcast for Book Lovers Dr. Jane Kershaw on Academia.edu Follow The History of Vikings on YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. Feel…
The Kalevala and European Mythologies w/ Northern Myths Podcast
Today I chat with Luke de Wolf and Dan Larabie of the Northern Myths Podcast. We discuss the Finnish Kalevala and how it contrasts to works of Norse myth. Referenced in Today’s Episode: The Daily Poem Podcast Northern Myths Podcast Northern Myths Patreon Follow The History of Vikings on YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. Feel free…
Laxdæla Saga: Origins of the Icelandic Sagas w/ Dr. Gísli Sigurðsson
Today I chat with Professor Gísli Sigurðsson of the University of Iceland about Laxdæla saga. We discuss the origin of this well-known Icelandic saga, the key characters it features, and whether it should be considered a historical source. Referenced in Today’s Episode: Libromania – A Podcast for Book Lovers Medieval Icelandic Saga and Oral Tradition:…
Ibn Fadlan, the Varangian Guard, & the Rus’ w/ Dr. James Montgomery
Today I had a chat with Dr. James Montgomery of Cambridge University about medieval Arabic traveler Ibn Fadlan. Ibn Fadlan’swriting is an interesting source for the Viking Age and provides a foreigner’s perspective on the people he called the Rus’. Referenced in Today’s Episode: JORVIK Viking Festival Follow The History of Vikings on YouTube, Twitter,…
Excavating a Viking Age Trading Town w/ Dr. Peter Addyman
Today I had a chat with Dr. Peter Addyman, British archaeologist and original director of York Archaeological Trust. We discussed the history of Viking Age York and the discoveries he made during the Coppergate Dig of the 1970-80s. Referenced in Today’s Episode: JORVIK Viking Festival Follow The History of Vikings on YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. Feel…
Viking Age York & JORVIK Viking Centre w/ Sarah Maltby
Today I chat with Sarah Maltby, Director of Attractions for York Archaeological Trust. We discuss the rich history of Viking Age York in the spirit of the upcoming JORVIK Viking Festival. Referenced in Today’s Episode: JORVIK Viking Festival Follow The History of Vikings on YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. Feel free to contact me with any…
Echoes of Valhalla: The Afterlife of the Eddas and Sagas w/ Jón Karl Helgason
Listen for an excellent conversation with Dr. Jón Karl Helgason on this new book, Echoes of Valhalla: The Afterlife of the Eddas and Sagas. Dr. Helgason is a professor at the University of Iceland and describes the way in which the myths of Old Norse literature have lived on throughout history. From Tolkien’s Wizard Gandalf, Richard Wagner’s…
Viking Age Iceland w/ Dr. Mathias Nordvig
Today I chat with Dr. Mathias Nordivg who teaches at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Nordic Studies Program. He teaches Pre-Christian Nordic mythologies, Scandinavian folklore, North Atlantic and Greenlandic literature, reception history of the Viking Age, and much more. In today’s episode, we discuss the history of Viking Age Iceland, Icelandic discovery and settlement, and Icelandic v
Viking Age London – A Citadel of the Saxons w/ Dr. Rory Naismith
Today I chat with Dr. Rory Naismith, an early medievalist at King’s Collge London and author of a new book called Citadel of the Saxons: The Rise of Early London. We discuss the history of Viking Age London and Anglo-Saxon England in addition to topics relating to Viking Age England. Referenced in Today’s Episode: JORVIK Viking Festival Citadel…
Food During the Viking Age w/ Chef Jonas Lorentzen
Today I had the honor of speaking with Chef Jonas Lorentzen. We discuss food during the Viking Age, his career with the popular music group Heilung, what inspires him about Norse myth, and much more. Referenced in Today’s Episode: Matr – Jonas’ New Nordic Food Company Jonas’s Musical Work An Interview with Jonas on Vegetarian Viking…
Rethinking Nordic Paganism w/ Dr. Luke John Murphy
Today I chat with Dr. Luke John Murphy of the University of Leicester. Dr. Murphy presents an interesting new concept regarding a unified Norse pantheon and describes the evidence for medieval pagan worshiping practices. Referenced in Today’s Episode: Dr. Luke John Murphy’s Website Follow Dr. Luke John Murphy on Twitter Follow The History of Vikings…
Runes: The Vikings in Their Own Words w/ Dr. Judith Jesch
Today I chat with Dr. Judith Jesch, Professor of Viking Studies at the University of Nottingham. Her research has focused on a wide range of topics including Old Norse sagas, poetry, runic inscriptions, and much more. Referenced in Today’s Episode: Women in the Viking Age The Viking Diaspora Follow The History of Vikings on YouTube,…
Celtic Myths & Legends w/ Siân Esther Powell
Today I speak with Siân Esther Powell, host of The Celtic Myths and Legends Podcast. We explore the world of Celtic mythology, how it relates to Norse myth and the primary sources that feature the myths. Referenced in Today’s Episode: Celtic Myths and Legends Podcast Follow The History of Vikings on YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram.…
The Viking Mentality: Part 2 w/ Bjørn Andreas Bull-Hansen
Today I talk with friend of the show, Bjørn Andreas Bull-Hansen. In our conversation, we discuss ''The Viking Mentality.'' Bjørn is a bestselling Norwegian novelist, bushcrafter, yachtsman, historic archer, and modern day Viking. Please be sure to check out more of his work via the links below.
Bjørn's Youtube channel https://bit.ly/2Pa3YDU
Bjørn's website & blog https://bull-hansen.com/
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The Viking Mentality: Part 1 w/ Bjørn Andreas Bull-Hansen
Today I talk with friend of the show, Bjørn Andreas Bull-Hansen. In our conversation, we discuss ''The Viking Mentality.'' Bjørn is a bestselling Norwegian novelist, bushcrafter, yachtsman, historic archer, and modern day Viking. Please be sure to check out more of his work via the links below.
Bjørn's Youtube channel https://bit.ly/2Pa3YDU
Bjørn's website & blog https://bull-hansen.com/
The Hi
Jonna Jinton – Kulning an Ancient Swedish Herding Call
Today I am joined by Jonna Jinton, Swedish artist, photographer, and musician. Listen for a discussion about the ancient Swedish herding call known as ''Kulning.'' Please be sure to check out more of her work via the link below.
Jonna's Website & Jewelry Shop https://jonnajinton.se/
The Book I Recommended ''The Origin of Words, Names, and Everything in Between'' http://bit.ly/originofnames
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Riddle of the Runes – The Saga of a Shieldmaiden w/ Dr. Janina Ramirez
Today I chat with Dr. Janina Ramirez, inspirational historian, broadcaster, and author based at the University of Oxford. We discuss her fascination with the Viking Age and her new book Riddle of The Runes – A Viking Mystery. Referenced in Today’s Episode: Riddle of the Runes – A Viking Mystery The Art Detective Podcast Follow The…
The Conversion of Scandinavia w/ Anders Winroth
Today I’m joined by Anders Winroth, Professor of Medieval History at Yale University. We discuss his book ‘’The Conversion of Scandinavia – Viking Merchants and Missionaries in the Remaking of Northern Europe.’’ Referenced in Today’s Episode: The Conversion of Scandinavia – Viking Merchants and Missionaries in the Remaking of Northern Europe Follow The History of Vikings…
The Saga of Icelanders – Migration to ”A New World” w/ Dr. Mathias Nordvig
Today I talk with Dr. Mathias Nordvig who teaches at the University of Colorado Boulder, in the Nordic Studies Program. We discuss The Saga of Icelanders and how they can be used as a source for the Viking Age. Additionally, we discuss the exceptionality of Iceland and why migration promotes individualism. Referenced in Today’s Episode: The Saga of Icelanders…
Understanding the Study of History w/ Professor CJ
In today's episode, I'm joined by Professor CJ, host of The Dangerous History Podcast. We discuss how one should go about studying history, the institutions, and individuals who have controlled it for so long, and understanding historical biases. Please be sure to check out CJ's podcast via the link below.
Professor CJ's Dangerous History Podcast: http://profcj.org/
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Dragon Lords – The History & Legends of Viking England w/ Eleanor Parker
Today I'm joined by Eleanor Parker, who is Lecturer in Medieval English Literature at Brasenose College, Oxford. She writes an acclaimed Medieval history blog in her guise as ‘’A Clerk of Oxford,'' and has just written a book titled ‘’Dragon Lords: The History And Legends of Viking England.'' You can find her book via the link below.
Eleanor's book: https://amzn.to/2vDun5S
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