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The Norns
The Norns are female beings that that live in a hall by the well of Urd. They throw lots, carve runes, water the world tree Yggdrasil to keep it healthy and green and they weave the fates of all me...
The Norns
The Norns are female beings that that live in a hall by the well of Urd. They throw lots, carve runes, water the world tree Yggdrasil to keep it healthy and green and they weave the fates of all me...
The Binding of the Wolf Fenrir
Gleipnir is its name. A chain wrought by dwarves. A marvel created from the sound of a cat’s footsteps, the beard of a woman, the roots of mountains, the breath of a fish, and the spittle of a bird...
The Binding of the Wolf Fenrir
Gleipnir is its name. A chain wrought by dwarves. A marvel created from the sound of a cat’s footsteps, the beard of a woman, the roots of mountains, the breath of a fish, and the spittle of a bird...
Freya
Freya, her name meaning lady, is not only the goddess of love, sex and fertility but also gold, sorcery, cats, death and battle. She houses the battle-slain, sharing half with Odin, in a great meadow ...
Freya
Freya, her name meaning lady, is not only the goddess of love, sex and fertility but also gold, sorcery, cats, death and battle. She houses the battle-slain, sharing half with Odin, in a great meadow ...
Yggdrasil
Yggdrasil is the giant ash tree that represents the universe and connects the nine worlds, from the realm of the gods to the lands of men and giants and down to realm of the dead. In the h...
Yggdrasil
Yggdrasil is the giant ash tree that represents the universe and connects the nine worlds, from the realm of the gods to the lands of men and giants and down to realm of the dead. In the h...
The Fortification of Asgard and the Birth of Sleipnir
A long time ago, after the war between the Aesir and Vanir that had destroyed the walls of Asgard, a certain giant came to the kingdom of the gods and stated that he could build a fortification a...
The Fortification of Asgard and the Birth of Sleipnir
A long time ago, after the war between the Aesir and Vanir that had destroyed the walls of Asgard, a certain giant came to the kingdom of the gods and stated that he could build a fortification a...
Heimdall
Heimdall is a god of the Aesir and a son of Odin, king of the gods. He is called 'the shining one' and has the whitest skin amongst the gods. He is also the watchman for Asgard, the gods' kingdom, ...
Heimdall
Heimdall is a god of the Aesir and a son of Odin, king of the gods. He is called 'the shining one' and has the whitest skin amongst the gods. He is also the watchman for Asgard, the gods' kingdom, ...
The Goddess Hel
In the land of Niflheim, below the ancient roots of the World Tree Yggdrasil lies a hall called Sleet-Cold in the Kingdom of Helheim far north of Ginnungagap. It is the land of the dead. Those who do...
The Goddess Hel
In the land of Niflheim, below the ancient roots of the World Tree Yggdrasil lies a hall called Sleet-Cold in the Kingdom of Helheim far north of Ginnungagap. It is the land of the dead. Those who do...
The Marriage of Skadi and Njord
The giantess Skadi was the daughter of Thjazi whom the gods had ambushed and killed. Thjazi had kidnapped Idun with the assistance of the god Loki but the other gods threatened Loki harshly and he hel...
The Marriage of Skadi and Njord
The giantess Skadi was the daughter of Thjazi whom the gods had ambushed and killed. Thjazi had kidnapped Idun with the assistance of the god Loki but the other gods threatened Loki harshly and he hel...
The Kidnapping of Idun
One day, a great distance from Asgard near Jotunheim, Thor and his companions Loki and Hoenir were on a journey toward a mountainous region. They were low on supplies but with luck on their side th...
The Kidnapping of Idun
One day, a great distance from Asgard near Jotunheim, Thor and his companions Loki and Hoenir were on a journey toward a mountainous region. They were low on supplies but with luck on their side th...
Thor and Utgarda-Loki
One day, a long time ago, Thor and Loki were riding across the nine worlds in Thor's wain pulled by his goats Toothgnasher and Toothgrinder. It was approaching nightfall and the pair spotted a welc...
Thor and Utgarda-Loki
One day, a long time ago, Thor and Loki were riding across the nine worlds in Thor's wain pulled by his goats Toothgnasher and Toothgrinder. It was approaching nightfall and the pair spotted a welc...
How Thor's Hammer - Mjolnir was Created
There's nothing more frightening than the anger of a god. Especially the thunder god Thor and one day in Asgard all the gods heard his thunderous rage throughout the halls. Loki had been more mi...
How Thor's Hammer - Mjolnir was Created
There's nothing more frightening than the anger of a god. Especially the thunder god Thor and one day in Asgard all the gods heard his thunderous rage throughout the halls. Loki had been more mi...
How Thor Regained his Stolen Hammer
One morning in Asgard, Thor, god of thunder, awoke to find his hammer, Mjolnir missing. Mjolnir was Thor's favorite and most powerful weapon and it's name means Lightning. Thor searched everywhere...
How Thor Regained his Stolen Hammer
One morning in Asgard, Thor, god of thunder, awoke to find his hammer, Mjolnir missing. Mjolnir was Thor's favorite and most powerful weapon and it's name means Lightning. Thor searched everywhere...
How Odin Sacrificed his Eye at Mimir's Well
As Odin sat on his high seat pondering the cosmos he was disturbed by certain whisperings among the branches of the great world tree Yggdrasil, the mighty tree that holds all the nine worlds in its hi...
How Odin Sacrificed his Eye at Mimir's Well
As Odin sat on his high seat pondering the cosmos he was disturbed by certain whisperings among the branches of the great world tree Yggdrasil, the mighty tree that holds all the nine worlds in its hi...
Gotland Crystal Pendants
Silver Gotlandic Viking pendants with a moveable crystal ball. These Crystal Pendants are a beautiful example of the craftsmanship that went in to creating Viking Jewelry and art. Our Crystal Viking...
Gotland Crystal Pendants
Silver Gotlandic Viking pendants with a moveable crystal ball. These Crystal Pendants are a beautiful example of the craftsmanship that went in to creating Viking Jewelry and art. Our Crystal Viking...
Mythical Viking Dragons
Never mind Smaug in The Hobbit or Viserion in Game of Thrones, the dragons of Viking age are far more scary and likely to give you nightmares. It is no surprise the Vikings carved dragon heads for the...
Mythical Viking Dragons
Never mind Smaug in The Hobbit or Viserion in Game of Thrones, the dragons of Viking age are far more scary and likely to give you nightmares. It is no surprise the Vikings carved dragon heads for the...
The Origins of Yule
In Scandinavia they don't call it Christmas (Christ-Mass), instead they still retain the old pagan name for the Yuletide celebrations which they call Jul (pronounced Yule). Yule is a pagan festival th...
The Origins of Yule
In Scandinavia they don't call it Christmas (Christ-Mass), instead they still retain the old pagan name for the Yuletide celebrations which they call Jul (pronounced Yule). Yule is a pagan festival th...
Yule, Odin & Santa Claus
Yule was one of the most important festivals in the old heathen calendar. As the days drew short and the nights grew long, there were celebrations as well as a tinge fear in the cold, crisp air. The ...
Yule, Odin & Santa Claus
Yule was one of the most important festivals in the old heathen calendar. As the days drew short and the nights grew long, there were celebrations as well as a tinge fear in the cold, crisp air. The ...
Mjolnir Thor's Hammer Pendant
Thor's Hammer - Mjolnir Capable of leveling mountains, Thor's hammer is one of the most powerful weapons in existence. The divine thunder weapon. Thor's hammer is called Mjolnir which can be interpr...
Mjolnir Thor's Hammer Pendant
Thor's Hammer - Mjolnir Capable of leveling mountains, Thor's hammer is one of the most powerful weapons in existence. The divine thunder weapon. Thor's hammer is called Mjolnir which can be interpr...
Game of Thrones Horn Beer Mugs
Our 'Game of Thrones' horn mugs continue a tradition in the use of horns for feasting that dates back at least to the Viking Age when celebrations and fellowship around beer and mead were commonplace....
Game of Thrones Horn Beer Mugs
Our 'Game of Thrones' horn mugs continue a tradition in the use of horns for feasting that dates back at least to the Viking Age when celebrations and fellowship around beer and mead were commonplace....
Viking Mead Drinking Horns
Mead drinking was an essential aspect of Viking religion and culture. Mead was commonly drunk from a drinking horn, fashioned from the horn of a bull, as is depicted in many Viking carvings and artefa...
Viking Mead Drinking Horns
Mead drinking was an essential aspect of Viking religion and culture. Mead was commonly drunk from a drinking horn, fashioned from the horn of a bull, as is depicted in many Viking carvings and artefa...
Welcome to The Viking Dragon
From 'Jelling Dragon' to 'The Viking Dragon', our new website 'The Viking Dragon' is a fresh design that has been created due to customer demand and showcases all of our best and most popular products...
Welcome to The Viking Dragon
From 'Jelling Dragon' to 'The Viking Dragon', our new website 'The Viking Dragon' is a fresh design that has been created due to customer demand and showcases all of our best and most popular products...
Odin and Geirröth
One day as Agnar and Geirröth, the young sons of a mortal king, fished from a small boat, a wind drove them away from the shore and across the great sea. In the night their boat wrecked on a strange...
Odin and Geirröth
One day as Agnar and Geirröth, the young sons of a mortal king, fished from a small boat, a wind drove them away from the shore and across the great sea. In the night their boat wrecked on a strange...
The Death of Balder
Balder, son of Odin and Frigga, was the best beloved of the Norse gods. His beauty was radiant, his graciousness was unmatched, and his wise judgments were never disputed by his high-tempered fellow d...
The Death of Balder
Balder, son of Odin and Frigga, was the best beloved of the Norse gods. His beauty was radiant, his graciousness was unmatched, and his wise judgments were never disputed by his high-tempered fellow d...
Balder's Ransom
'Balder’s Death' described how the trickster god Loki duped the blind god Hoder into killing Odin and Frigga's son Balder, the fairest of the gods. Balder’s death grieved most of his fellow deitie...
Balder's Ransom
'Balder’s Death' described how the trickster god Loki duped the blind god Hoder into killing Odin and Frigga's son Balder, the fairest of the gods. Balder’s death grieved most of his fellow deitie...
Andvari's Curse
In the world of the Norse myths, great tragedies sometimes grew from small mistakes. Take, for instance, the tale of Andvari’s curse, which shadowed the lives of the gods and of many generations of mo...
Andvari's Curse
In the world of the Norse myths, great tragedies sometimes grew from small mistakes. Take, for instance, the tale of Andvari’s curse, which shadowed the lives of the gods and of many generations of mo...
Fafnir and the Cursed Hoard (Andvari's Curse, part II)
'Andvari’s Curse' told how the trickster god Loki killed an otter who was in truth the son of the human sorcerer Hreidmar. After Hreidmar and his surviving sons Regin and Fafnir captured Loki and his ...
Fafnir and the Cursed Hoard (Andvari's Curse, part II)
'Andvari’s Curse' told how the trickster god Loki killed an otter who was in truth the son of the human sorcerer Hreidmar. After Hreidmar and his surviving sons Regin and Fafnir captured Loki and his ...
Sigurd and the Dragon (Andvari’s Curse, Part III)
'Fafnir and the Cursed Hoard' described how Fafnir and Regin murdered their sorcerer father Hreidmar for his treasure. Fafnir, the stronger of the two, drove Regin away and took the gold, and his fath...
Sigurd and the Dragon (Andvari’s Curse, Part III)
'Fafnir and the Cursed Hoard' described how Fafnir and Regin murdered their sorcerer father Hreidmar for his treasure. Fafnir, the stronger of the two, drove Regin away and took the gold, and his fath...
Sigurd's Origin (Andvari's Curse, Part IV)
'Sigurd and the Dragon' described how Sigurd killed the dragon Fafnir, thus getting for himself fame, wealth, and Andvari’s curse. But even before he met Fafnir, Sigurd had inherited a complex load of...
Sigurd's Origin (Andvari's Curse, Part IV)
'Sigurd and the Dragon' described how Sigurd killed the dragon Fafnir, thus getting for himself fame, wealth, and Andvari’s curse. But even before he met Fafnir, Sigurd had inherited a complex load of...
Regin's Death and Brynhild's Waking (Andvari's Curse, Part V)
An earlier blog post described how the young hero Sigurd killed the dragon Fafnir, who had once been human. Sigurd was egged on to this exploit by his foster-father Regin, who told Sigurd (truly) that...
Regin's Death and Brynhild's Waking (Andvari's Curse, Part V)
An earlier blog post described how the young hero Sigurd killed the dragon Fafnir, who had once been human. Sigurd was egged on to this exploit by his foster-father Regin, who told Sigurd (truly) that...
Kai Uwe Faust and Heilung
We first met Kai at the Gudvangen Viking Festival in Norway where was hand tattooing the Vikings there. Then at the Viking Rock festival in Gudvangen, Norway in 2010 we saw him perform live on stage...
Kai Uwe Faust and Heilung
We first met Kai at the Gudvangen Viking Festival in Norway where was hand tattooing the Vikings there. Then at the Viking Rock festival in Gudvangen, Norway in 2010 we saw him perform live on stage...
Brynhild's Origin and Brynhild's Love (Andvari's Curse, Part VI)
An earlier blog post described how the young hero Sigurd rode through a wall of fire to waken Brynhild, the beautiful armored woman who lay asleep within the enchanted ring. He had been told that she ...
Brynhild's Origin and Brynhild's Love (Andvari's Curse, Part VI)
An earlier blog post described how the young hero Sigurd rode through a wall of fire to waken Brynhild, the beautiful armored woman who lay asleep within the enchanted ring. He had been told that she ...
Sigurd's Marriage and Brynhild's Betrayal (Andvari's Curse, Part VII)
Earlier blog posts described how Sigurd wakened, wooed, and won the Valkyrie Brynhild. They lay together, and he swore to love her faithfully and return soon from his adventures to marry h...
Sigurd's Marriage and Brynhild's Betrayal (Andvari's Curse, Part VII)
Earlier blog posts described how Sigurd wakened, wooed, and won the Valkyrie Brynhild. They lay together, and he swore to love her faithfully and return soon from his adventures to marry h...
The Quarrel of the Queens (Andvari’s Curse, Part VIII)
An earlier blog post tells how Sigurd, having wooed and won the Valkyrie Brynhild, drank a potion which caused him to forget her, love and marry the princess Gudrun, and help Gudrun’s brother Gunnar w...
The Quarrel of the Queens (Andvari’s Curse, Part VIII)
An earlier blog post tells how Sigurd, having wooed and won the Valkyrie Brynhild, drank a potion which caused him to forget her, love and marry the princess Gudrun, and help Gudrun’s brother Gunnar w...
The Passing of Sigurd and Brynhild (Andvari's Curse, Part IX)
An earlier blog post, "The Quarrel of the Queens," described how the spell of forgetfulness lifted from Sigurd so that he remembered how he had loved, pledged troth to, and lain with the Valkyrie Bry...
The Passing of Sigurd and Brynhild (Andvari's Curse, Part IX)
An earlier blog post, "The Quarrel of the Queens," described how the spell of forgetfulness lifted from Sigurd so that he remembered how he had loved, pledged troth to, and lain with the Valkyrie Bry...
The Passing of the Ring (Andvari's Curse, Part X)
After the deaths of Sigurd and Brynhild, Gudrun’s brothers Gunnar and Hogni took the cursed treasure that Sigurd had won from Fafnir, and they set themselves up as rich and powerful rulers. But Gudrun...
The Passing of the Ring (Andvari's Curse, Part X)
After the deaths of Sigurd and Brynhild, Gudrun’s brothers Gunnar and Hogni took the cursed treasure that Sigurd had won from Fafnir, and they set themselves up as rich and powerful rulers. But Gudrun...
Thor, the Giant's Kettle, and the Midgard Serpent
The Tale of Thor, The Giant's Kettle and Jormungandr, The Midgard Serpent. In between their epic battles and their prodigious journeys, the Norse gods were fond of feasting. Once they invited themselv...
Thor, the Giant's Kettle, and the Midgard Serpent
The Tale of Thor, The Giant's Kettle and Jormungandr, The Midgard Serpent. In between their epic battles and their prodigious journeys, the Norse gods were fond of feasting. Once they invited themselv...
The Winning of Gerd
The Norse god Frey was the son of Njord of the Vanir and the brother of Freya. Like Njord and Freya, he was beautiful and well-beloved, and men sacrificed to him at marriages. But the story of Frey’s ...
The Winning of Gerd
The Norse god Frey was the son of Njord of the Vanir and the brother of Freya. Like Njord and Freya, he was beautiful and well-beloved, and men sacrificed to him at marriages. But the story of Frey’s ...
The Beginning of the World
In the beginning was the Yawning Void in which was neither heat nor cold, light nor darkness, until a spark arose and kindled, feeding on itself, into a vast world of flame. At the far end of the un...
The Beginning of the World
In the beginning was the Yawning Void in which was neither heat nor cold, light nor darkness, until a spark arose and kindled, feeding on itself, into a vast world of flame. At the far end of the un...
Are these the 5 most famous Vikings in History?
Much of what we know about the Vikings today comes from epic poems, called sagas, most of which were written in Iceland from the 12th to the 15th centuries. The sagas focus heavily on the lives of ind...
Are these the 5 most famous Vikings in History?
Much of what we know about the Vikings today comes from epic poems, called sagas, most of which were written in Iceland from the 12th to the 15th centuries. The sagas focus heavily on the lives of ind...
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 peac...
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 peac...
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 lon...
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 lon...
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 stop t...
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 stop t...
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 big w...
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 big w...
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 the ...
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 the ...
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 woul...
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 woul...
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 needed ...
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 needed ...
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. While you might associate the idea of spirit animals ...
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. While you might associate the idea of spirit animals ...
A Very Brief History of the First Viking Invasions of Britain
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 B...
A Very Brief History of the First Viking Invasions of Britain
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 B...
A Warrior’s Guide to Valhalla
In previous blog posts, we’ve looked extensively at the lives that Vikings lead, from the food that they ate to the role of women in society, but we’ve barely touched on the path that Norsemen and wom...
A Warrior’s Guide to Valhalla
In previous blog posts, we’ve looked extensively at the lives that Vikings lead, from the food that they ate to the role of women in society, but we’ve barely touched on the path that Norsemen and wom...
What is Asatru?
Asatru - What Does it Mean and Where Does it Come From Though the Viking Age has long since passed, the echoes of Norse culture and mythology still resonate in modern Nordic society. No-one holds thes...
What is Asatru?
Asatru - What Does it Mean and Where Does it Come From Though the Viking Age has long since passed, the echoes of Norse culture and mythology still resonate in modern Nordic society. No-one holds thes...
The Valkyries: Warrior Women of Asgard
Valkyries - Mythological Warriors of Asgard Norse mythology is rich in fascinating figures and enigmatic spirits, though few have enjoyed such a lively legacy as the Valkyries. Imagined as beautiful w...
The Valkyries: Warrior Women of Asgard
Valkyries - Mythological Warriors of Asgard Norse mythology is rich in fascinating figures and enigmatic spirits, though few have enjoyed such a lively legacy as the Valkyries. Imagined as beautiful w...
The Four Viking Kings of England
The Vikings were an influential presence in England for hundreds of years, but never did they hold more power than between 1013 and 1042, when the Danish Jelling Dynasty sat on the English throne. Dur...
The Four Viking Kings of England
The Vikings were an influential presence in England for hundreds of years, but never did they hold more power than between 1013 and 1042, when the Danish Jelling Dynasty sat on the English throne. Dur...
What Festivals Did the Vikings Celebrate?
As an agricultural and seafaring society, the turning of the seasons was very important to Viking culture. The average Norseman or woman would have based their tasks for the day, week or month on the ...
What Festivals Did the Vikings Celebrate?
As an agricultural and seafaring society, the turning of the seasons was very important to Viking culture. The average Norseman or woman would have based their tasks for the day, week or month on the ...
Did the Vikings Really Make Human Sacrifices?
What do we Know of the Vikings and did they make Human Sacrifices? Blood sacrifice was a central part of many Viking rituals, from established yearly celebrations to pre-battle rallying. While we know...
Did the Vikings Really Make Human Sacrifices?
What do we Know of the Vikings and did they make Human Sacrifices? Blood sacrifice was a central part of many Viking rituals, from established yearly celebrations to pre-battle rallying. While we know...
What We Know About Viking Tattoos
If you look at any modern depiction of a Viking, whether that’s in a movie, TV show or even an AI-generated image, you’re more than likely to find yourself looking at a tall, muscular, heavily tatto...
What We Know About Viking Tattoos
If you look at any modern depiction of a Viking, whether that’s in a movie, TV show or even an AI-generated image, you’re more than likely to find yourself looking at a tall, muscular, heavily tatto...
Health, Healing in The Viking Age - The Viking Dragon Blog
What was Health and Healing like in the Viking Age? It’s hard to imagine how health and medicine would have looked almost a thousand years before the discovery of germ theory, antibiotics and anaesthe...
Health, Healing in The Viking Age - The Viking Dragon Blog
What was Health and Healing like in the Viking Age? It’s hard to imagine how health and medicine would have looked almost a thousand years before the discovery of germ theory, antibiotics and anaesthe...
What Kind of Armour Did the Vikings Wear?
Did the Vikings Wear Armour and if so, What Armour did the Vikings Wear? The Vikings have gone down in history as some of Europe’s greatest fighters, waging war on battlefields from Ireland to Istanbu...
What Kind of Armour Did the Vikings Wear?
Did the Vikings Wear Armour and if so, What Armour did the Vikings Wear? The Vikings have gone down in history as some of Europe’s greatest fighters, waging war on battlefields from Ireland to Istanbu...
TORM (The Original Reenactors Market): Up-to-Date Community Buzz & Event Highlights 2026
If you’re passionate about historical reenactment, you’ve likely heard of TORM (the original reenactors market), a unique twice-yearly event where traders and enthusiasts come together. This community...
TORM (The Original Reenactors Market): Up-to-Date Community Buzz & Event Highlights 2026
If you’re passionate about historical reenactment, you’ve likely heard of TORM (the original reenactors market), a unique twice-yearly event where traders and enthusiasts come together. This community...
Seidr: How the Vikings Saw the Future
How The Vikings Practiced The Ritual Magic of Seidr The Vikings believed that the universe around them was controlled by a rich pantheon of gods and spirits. In a volatile world, impacted so heavily b...
Seidr: How the Vikings Saw the Future
How The Vikings Practiced The Ritual Magic of Seidr The Vikings believed that the universe around them was controlled by a rich pantheon of gods and spirits. In a volatile world, impacted so heavily b...
Viking Berserkers: Fury on the Frontlines
Who Were the Viking Berserkers and Where Did They Come From? Viking history is rife with tales of warriors, either fearless and honourable or violent and cruel depending on whose source you’re reading...
Viking Berserkers: Fury on the Frontlines
Who Were the Viking Berserkers and Where Did They Come From? Viking history is rife with tales of warriors, either fearless and honourable or violent and cruel depending on whose source you’re reading...
The New Year Festival with Viking Roots - The Viking Dragon Blog
Did New Year's Festivals Start with The Vikings? No one is quite sure how the Vikings welcomed in the New Year. In fact, there is a debate among historians as to exactly which month marked the beginni...
The New Year Festival with Viking Roots - The Viking Dragon Blog
Did New Year's Festivals Start with The Vikings? No one is quite sure how the Vikings welcomed in the New Year. In fact, there is a debate among historians as to exactly which month marked the beginni...
Venturing West: The Vikings’ Route to America
The Vikings Ventured Far and Wide, but few Travelled so Far than Venturing West! We all know that the Vikings were some of the most skilled seafarers of their day. Medieval Norsemen ruled a vast netwo...
Venturing West: The Vikings’ Route to America
The Vikings Ventured Far and Wide, but few Travelled so Far than Venturing West! We all know that the Vikings were some of the most skilled seafarers of their day. Medieval Norsemen ruled a vast netwo...
Surviving and Thriving: How the Vikings Conquered the Cold
The Vikings not only Conquered the Cold, They Thrives in it! Living in Scandinavia and settling in some of the coldest habitable regions on Earth, the Vikings were masters at overcoming long, dark win...
Surviving and Thriving: How the Vikings Conquered the Cold
The Vikings not only Conquered the Cold, They Thrives in it! Living in Scandinavia and settling in some of the coldest habitable regions on Earth, the Vikings were masters at overcoming long, dark win...
Female Viking Warriors: Facts vs Fiction
Though the overwhelming majority of Viking warriors depicted in TV, movies and museums are men, in recent years pop culture has become increasingly fascinated with female Viking warriors. From Lagerth...
Female Viking Warriors: Facts vs Fiction
Though the overwhelming majority of Viking warriors depicted in TV, movies and museums are men, in recent years pop culture has become increasingly fascinated with female Viking warriors. From Lagerth...
Traders, Raiders and Cultural Exchange: Vikings in the Mediterranean
The Vikings Were Predominantly Traders, Rather than Raiders If you asked a Northern European in the 11th century what they thought about the Vikings, you’d probably hear that they were violent, pagan ...
Traders, Raiders and Cultural Exchange: Vikings in the Mediterranean
The Vikings Were Predominantly Traders, Rather than Raiders If you asked a Northern European in the 11th century what they thought about the Vikings, you’d probably hear that they were violent, pagan ...
Viking Runes and Their Meanings Explained
The Elder Futhark, predating Viking Runes and used from 2nd to 7th Century You’ve probably seen Viking runes before - the strange, straight-lined symbols that populate Viking media and decorate shield...
Viking Runes and Their Meanings Explained
The Elder Futhark, predating Viking Runes and used from 2nd to 7th Century You’ve probably seen Viking runes before - the strange, straight-lined symbols that populate Viking media and decorate shield...
A Short History of the Vikings
A (Very) Short History of The Vikings. There’s a common misconception that the term Viking refers to a particular ethnic group of people. This isn’t true; “Viking” was a profession and collective cult...
A Short History of the Vikings
A (Very) Short History of The Vikings. There’s a common misconception that the term Viking refers to a particular ethnic group of people. This isn’t true; “Viking” was a profession and collective cult...
What Is Odin The God Of?
Among the many iconic images of the Vikings is that of the skald, the war poet praising the gods for their protection and placating against their wrath as they sail toward new conquests. But who were ...
What Is Odin The God Of?
Among the many iconic images of the Vikings is that of the skald, the war poet praising the gods for their protection and placating against their wrath as they sail toward new conquests. But who were ...
5 Interesting Viking Rituals Explained
The world of the Vikings is often depicted in media as dangerous, violent, and uncultured; the Vikings are often the savage raiders who appear from the seas to attack the protagonists. The truth is th...
5 Interesting Viking Rituals Explained
The world of the Vikings is often depicted in media as dangerous, violent, and uncultured; the Vikings are often the savage raiders who appear from the seas to attack the protagonists. The truth is th...
5 Common Viking Names & Their Meanings
Ever Wondered About Viking Names & Their Meanings. The name a parent bestows on their child can be one of the most important early gifts they give. Names have power, as many folkloric and religio...
5 Common Viking Names & Their Meanings
Ever Wondered About Viking Names & Their Meanings. The name a parent bestows on their child can be one of the most important early gifts they give. Names have power, as many folkloric and religio...
Who Were the Norse Weather Gods in Viking Mythology?
The Norse Weather Gods. Most cultures around the world throughout history have had some kind of deity or spirit that they attributed patterns of weather, tides, and other natural phenomena to; they us...
Who Were the Norse Weather Gods in Viking Mythology?
The Norse Weather Gods. Most cultures around the world throughout history have had some kind of deity or spirit that they attributed patterns of weather, tides, and other natural phenomena to; they us...
Vikings & Settlements: How Far Did The Vikings Travel?
How Far Did the Vikings Travel and Where Were Their Settlements. Between the 8th century and the end of the Viking age, the Vikings and other Norsemen traveled extensively in the Western part of the w...
Vikings & Settlements: How Far Did The Vikings Travel?
How Far Did the Vikings Travel and Where Were Their Settlements. Between the 8th century and the end of the Viking age, the Vikings and other Norsemen traveled extensively in the Western part of the w...
What is Hnefatafl? The History and Rules of Viking Chess
Hnefatafl, the ancient Viking equivalent of modern chess, whose importance to the culture is as mysterious as its original rules. While we may think of the Vikings as vicious raiders, ruthless warrior...
What is Hnefatafl? The History and Rules of Viking Chess
Hnefatafl, the ancient Viking equivalent of modern chess, whose importance to the culture is as mysterious as its original rules. While we may think of the Vikings as vicious raiders, ruthless warrior...
What is Considered to be a Viking?
Exploring what it means to be a Viking and whether you can still meet a Viking today. To be a “Viking,” you might picture a strong, bearded man with a horned hat. You might think of popular television...
What is Considered to be a Viking?
Exploring what it means to be a Viking and whether you can still meet a Viking today. To be a “Viking,” you might picture a strong, bearded man with a horned hat. You might think of popular television...
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