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Terri and C.J. are first and foremost educators passionate about the Viking Age and Viking history. Theirs was a meeting foretold in the myths of old. Both are historians of Viking history, both live in Oregon in the U.S., and both share the same birthday. It seemed only natural they team up for something epic. The Norns have woven this fate. vikingology.substack.com

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We were honored to finally chat with Carolyne Larrington, Professor and Emeritus Research Fellow of Old English and Old Norse literature at St. John’s College, Oxford. She is one of the world’s foremost experts on mythology with many many books and p... more

This time we are excited to welcome back to the show experimental archaeologists and living history experts Kevin Alexandrowicz and Devon Rawlings of Regia Anglorum and Jarnborg Vikings. They have collaborated on a new book project that brings Viking... more

The Norse during the Viking Age inhabited a world that was both utterly foreign to us and yet humanly familiar. Like us, they believed in ghosts. But maybe unlike us they believed in revenants and other supernatural creatures of all kinds. It seems t... more

Historians and archaeologists who study the vikings are constantly grappling with the question of the amount and level of influence they had on the various parts of the world they ventured into. In this episode we add legal customs to the mix with Dr... more

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Carolyne Larrington
Professor and esteemed scholar specializing in Old English and Old Norse, as well as a prolific author
King's College, Oxford
Episode: Myth and belief in the Viking Age and beyond
Dr. Irina Manea
Expert in Norse mythology, with a degree from the University of Bucharest.
University of Bucharest
Episode: Viking Ghost Stories
Dr. Jake Stattel
Post-doc research fellow at the University of Cambridge and legal historian
University of Cambridge
Episode: Viking Law and Order: English Edition
John Sexton
Professor of English specializing in medieval literature and history
Bridgewater State University
Episode: It's a Saga Thing!
Andy Pfringer
Director of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Studies
University of Mississippi
Episode: It's a Saga Thing!
Martin Rundkvist
Professor of archaeology specializing in Viking history.
Stockholm University
Episode: The Treasures of Gotland
Clare Downham
Historian at the University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool
Episode: Catching up with Clare
Greg Amato
Author and former FBI cyber intelligence analyst exploring Norse mythology through fiction
Viking Author
Episode: A Norse is a Norse, of course. Or is it?
Johanna Wittenberg
Author of the Norse Women's Saga
Independent author
Episode: Of shieldmaidens and stories...

Hosts

Terri Barnes
Co-host known for her passion in Viking history and education.
C.J. Adrienne
Co-host focused on Viking Age education and historical narratives.

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#176
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#112
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#153
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#229
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#92
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#121
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#149
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#157
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#163
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#197
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#201
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Vikings in Cornwall?
Q: Is the first Brexit?
The hosts jokingly suggest that the historical plague might be considered the first Brexit, highlighting the disconnect between populations during that era.
Vikings in Cornwall?
Q: John, give us a high level dive into your focus and how you got into it. How did you get into this particular niche in the Viking Age?
John explains that it all started in university when he became interested in the Cornish distinct identity and historical narratives not often covered by mainstream historians.
The Headless Norsemen
Q: What do you think about the historical context of these practices?
Dr. Rundkvist explains that the practices stem from pagan beliefs, which shifted with the introduction of Christianity.
The Headless Norsemen
Q: What were those weird things the Vikings were doing with skulls?
Dr. Rundkvist discusses various practices involving skulls, including using them in burial rituals and as grave furnishings.
"Valkyrie" sets sail!
Q: So, how much does this thing cost you in the long run?
We're in there probably close to a million dollars for this thing.

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