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Norse History
A Very Brief History of the First Viking Invasions of Britain
From the late 8th century until 1066, the sight of a Viking longship on the horizon was enough to strike fear into an Anglo-Saxon heart. Though it’s impossible to imagine Britain today without the ...
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Animals that Accompanied Norse Gods
The Animal Companions of Norse Gods We know the Norse Gods for their epic strength and wisdom, but behind every deity is their animal companion. You may associate the idea of spirit animals with in...
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Viking Food Explained
From Meat, to Mead, to Nutmeg: Viking Food Explained
Whether travelling overseas, fighting in a battle on foreign shores or simply toiling on the family farm, Vikings lead active lives which ne...
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A Day in the Life of a Viking Woman
A Day in the Life of a Viking Woman
The Middle Ages were not an easy time to be a woman. For a society that’s gone down in history for its raids and invasions, you might think that Viking women ...
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Viking Funerals - Beyond the Burning Ship
Viking Funerals: Beyond the Burning Ship
Picture a blazing ship set adrift into the inky North Sea, carrying the body of some great and noble warlord. ‘Viking funerals’ like these might be one of t...
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A Guide to Viking Weddings
Viking weddings are making a comeback. Many modern couples who dream of a back-to-basics ceremony are choosing outdoor handfasting ceremonies, attended only by their nearest and dearest, over a ...
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Yule Traditions That You Might Still Celebrate Today
Yule traditions that you might still celebrate today
When we first learn about Christmas as children, we’re told that our holiday traditions are based on the Nativity story. However, if you st...
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Viking Longships
Viking Longships: All you need to know
As excellent seafarers, explorers, merchants, and raiders, much of the Vikings’ legacy today would not have been possible without the help of longships. The...
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What does the Old Norse word ‘Viking’ mean?
From academia to pop culture, many of us refer to all men, women and children from 8th to 11th century Scandinavia as ‘Vikings,’ whether they are the vicious warriors from The Last Kingdom or the ...