Podcasts about Viking Age

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags chat with Michaela Maass, AKA Sweden's Strongest Valkyrie, as she tells her tales of her journey to becoming the inspiring athlete she is known as today.------------------------------------------------Follow Michaela on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/unknownudieFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1. Everyday Objects and the Shocking Start of the Viking Age Eleanor Barraclough Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age The book uses everyday objects to explore the real lives of the people known as Vikings. For example, a runic message carved on wood from Norway around 1200 AD shows a woman named Gia telling her inebriated husband, who is in a tavern, to come home. Runes were spiky letters often carved into hard surfaces like wood or bone, possibly originating during the Roman Empire. The book's title is a kenning, an Old Norse poetic device in which "Embers of the Hands" originally meant gold but here refers to precious, personal objects. The Viking Age is generally dated from 750 to 1100 AD, with a defining start marked by the shocking raid on the wealthy monastery at Lindisfarne in 793 AD.

2. From Raiders to Rulers: The Danelaw and the Eastern Expansion of the Norse Eleanor Barraclough Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age The discussion highlights the transformation of Vikings from raiders—who famously plundered Paris for 7,000 pounds of gold—to military conquerors. The Great Heathen Army arrived in England around 865, conquering East Anglia, Northumbria, and Mercia. The subsequent stalemate led to an agreement between King Alfred and the Norse leader Guthrum toward the end of the ninth century. This accord established the Danelaw, granting the Norse political and legal control over vast swathes of England, evidenced today by Old Norse influences in place names. The Norse cultural sphere was enormous, characterized by a diaspora that spread east and west. People from what is now Sweden moved down Eurasian waterways, becoming known as the Varangians, or Russ (rowers), and settled Novgorod in 862.

3. Kievan Rus Assimilation and the Unsolved Mystery of the Salme Ships Eleanor Barraclough Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age In the east, Rurik and his company founded what became Kievan Rus, shifting their power base south from Novgorod (862) to Kiev. Although people of Norse heritage controlled the area initially, they were a minority who mastered cultural assimilation with Slavic groups. Norse names like Ingvar and Helga became Slavicized as Igor and Olga, demonstrating extensive cultural mixing. The text also covers the mystery of the Salme ships in Estonia, recently discovered. These two ship burials, dated around 750 AD and predating Lindisfarne, contained the remains of dozens of high-status individuals from Sweden who died violently, likely on a diplomatic mission. One leader was buried with the king piece of the popular board game Hnefatafl placed in his mouth—an intentional act of storytelling.

. Reliquaries, Status Seeking, and Rune Amulets Against Dwarves Eleanor Barraclough Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age The discussion moves to reliquaries, originally used in a Christian context, such as at Lindisfarne, to house saints' relics. Norse raiders prized the metal and decoration, discarded the relics, and brought them back to Norway, often gifting them to women. These items were passed down through female generations or repurposed as brooches, suggesting that early raids were often masculine activities focused on acquiring wealth and status necessary for young men to secure a wife and establish a home. Pre-Christian belief systems involved protective runes and amulets against malevolence caused by supernatural beings such as elves or dwarves. A human skull fragment from Geber, Denmark, dating to the early eighth century, was carved with runes, possibly intended to guard against sickness caused by dwarves. 1919

5. Creation, Ragnarok, and the Cautionary Tale of Post-Conversion Norse Mythology Eleanor Barraclough Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age Accessing Norse belief systems requires caution because the main textual sources, such as the Prose and Poetic Eddas, were written in the thirteenth century in Iceland, after the conversion to Christianity. Snorri Sturluson, a poet and politician murdered in thirteenth-century Iceland, composed the Prose Edda as a handbook to preserve the myths. Norse creation mythology describes life beginning in Ginungagap, the eternal void where the fire world (Muspel) met the ice world (Niflheim), forming the primordial ice giant Ymir. The mythological destruction, Ragnarok (the doom of the gods), involves the fire giant Surtr and Loki arriving on Naglfar, a ship terrifyingly constructed from the fingernails of dead people. 1920

6. Kerið Cave: Offerings to the Fire Giant in Iceland's Liminal Space Eleanor Barraclough Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age A recent discovery in Iceland is Kerið cave, a lava tube associated with the fire giant Surtr, formed by a volcanic eruption around 900 AD. Deep inside, archaeologists found a massive built wall, unburned animal bones, and stones arranged in the outline of a boat. Within the boat, offerings related to fire—ornaments, jasper, and burned bones—were left, likely intended to placate the fire being dwelling further within, possibly responsible for the volcanic activity. This site represents a liminal space, a meeting point between the physical world and the mythological worlds of fire and ice. After Iceland's official Christian conversion around 1000 AD, a metal cross was left as the final offering, seemingly closing off the pagan practice

7. Defining the End: 1066, Harold Hardrada, and the Battle of Largs Eleanor Barraclough Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age The ending of the Viking Age is explored through political shifts. The year 1066 AD is conventionally used as the endpoint, marking the death of Harold Hardrada, King of Norway, at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Hardrada, a larger-than-life figure who had served the Byzantine emperor, based his English claim on Cnut's North Sea Empire. William of Normandy, who triumphed shortly thereafter, was of culturally assimilated Norse descent—Norman means Northmen. However, 1066 is Anglocentric. A later marker is the 1263 Battle of Largs, where conflict between King Hákon of Norway and King Alexander III of Scotland over the Western Isles ended with Hákon's death. This effectively ended Norway's political control in the region, although Norse culture persisted. 1920 John Carter on Mars

8. Greenland's Final Days: The Mystery of Herjolfsnes and the Fifteenth-Century End Eleanor Barraclough Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age The final chapter focuses on the end of Norse settlement in Greenland, begun by Eric the Red around 985 AD. Herjolfsnes, one of the last settlements, preserved the clothes and bodies of the final generations in its graveyard, dating into the early fifteenth century. The garments were patched, coarse woolen pieces reflecting the declining status and isolation caused partly by climate change. One woman's dress tore when she was buried—a poignant detail. The Norse interacted with the Inuit, who may have carved figures depicting Norse dress. The final reports include a man burned for seducing a married woman through witchcraft in 1407 and a wedding in 1408. The ultimate fate of the last few inhabitants remains an unsolved mystery. 1949

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags meet with King Harald Finehair himself, Peter Franzén. Actor extraordinaire who is also a director, author, screenwriter, and occasional knife maker.------------------------------------------------Follow Peter on his Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/peter.franzenAlso check out the auction sight for one of his knives:https://www.hellmanhuutokaupat.fiFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by friend of the podcast Jósúa Hróðgeir Rood to discuss their new Nexion album, Sundrung, and its use of Nordic culture through black metal.------------------------------------------------Follow Jósúa on his Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/josua_hrodgeir/?hl=enAlso pick up their new album on the band's Bandcamp page:https://nexion.bandcamp.com/Follow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 108 in which Kt takes us way back to the year 1066 and completes her own Viking Age saga that she has been unraveling over the course of the show. In this episode, Kt delves into the stories of legendary figures like King of Norway Harold Hardrada and the last Anglo-Saxon King, Harold Godwinson; the cultural significance of berserkers; and the end of Viking Age and the start of the Norman Conquest.~~~~~*The Socials and Patreon!Patreon-- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Best Buds Club!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HighTalesofHistory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  TikTok⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HighTalesofHistoryPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  YouTube-- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@High Tales of History⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠High Tales of History or ⁠⁠@HighTalesofHistory ⁠Email—hightailingthroughhistory@gmail.com⁠ ~~~~~*Mentioned in the Stories:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STK4GBaqItkEpisode 46. St. Olga of KyivEpisode 39. Olaf Guthfrithson, Viking King of Dublin and NorthumbriaEpisode 34. How the Kingdom of England BeganSeason 2, Episode 6: William the Conqueror~~~~~~*Source Material and References:https://allpoetry.com/The-Battle-Of-Stamford-Bridgehttps://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Stamford-Bridgehttps://thehistorianshut.com/2019/08/20/harald-hardrada/#:~:text=By,Classics%2C%201966%2C%202005https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryMagazine/DestinationsUK/The-Battle-of-Stamford-Bridge/https://youtu.be/STK4GBaqItk?si=XAC8LrjFzl8iCxtshttps://allthatsinteresting.com/viking-berserkershttps://www.historyextra.com/period/viking/the-truth-about-viking-berserkers/#:~:text=What's%20the%20earliest%20evidence%20of,light%20shield%20to%20protect%20themselves.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEXXA0naXkk&t=16http://andrewloganmontgomery.blogspot.com/2022/01/the-koryos-orlanth-adventurous-and-myth.html#:~:text=Today%2C%20it%20is%20all%20widely,much%20of%20the%20Eurasian%20continent.https://dandavisauthor.com/the-koryos-an-ancient-warband/#:~:text=The%20leader%20of%20these%20bands,AMAZON%20UKhttps://youtu.be/LbIwi1HxmpE?si=jHR9uw1_UDbJqoIO~~~~~~~*Intro/outro music: "Loopster" by Kevin MacLeod (⁠incompetech.com⁠) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to episode 108 in which Kt takes us way back to the year 1066 and completes her own Viking Age saga that she has been unraveling over the course of the show. In this episode, Kt delves into the stories of legendary figures like King of Norway Harold Hardrada and the last Anglo-Saxon King, Harold Godwinson; the cultural significance of berserkers; and the end of Viking Age and the start of the Norman Conquest.~~~~~*The Socials and Patreon!Patreon-- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Best Buds Club!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HighTalesofHistory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  TikTok⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HighTalesofHistoryPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  YouTube-- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@High Tales of History⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠High Tales of History or ⁠⁠@HighTalesofHistory ⁠Email—hightailingthroughhistory@gmail.com⁠ ~~~~~*Mentioned in the Stories:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STK4GBaqItkEpisode 46. St. Olga of KyivEpisode 39. Olaf Guthfrithson, Viking King of Dublin and NorthumbriaEpisode 34. How the Kingdom of England BeganSeason 2, Episode 6: William the Conqueror~~~~~~*Source Material and References:https://allpoetry.com/The-Battle-Of-Stamford-Bridgehttps://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Stamford-Bridgehttps://thehistorianshut.com/2019/08/20/harald-hardrada/#:~:text=By,Classics%2C%201966%2C%202005https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryMagazine/DestinationsUK/The-Battle-of-Stamford-Bridge/https://youtu.be/STK4GBaqItk?si=XAC8LrjFzl8iCxtshttps://allthatsinteresting.com/viking-berserkershttps://www.historyextra.com/period/viking/the-truth-about-viking-berserkers/#:~:text=What's%20the%20earliest%20evidence%20of,light%20shield%20to%20protect%20themselves.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEXXA0naXkk&t=16http://andrewloganmontgomery.blogspot.com/2022/01/the-koryos-orlanth-adventurous-and-myth.html#:~:text=Today%2C%20it%20is%20all%20widely,much%20of%20the%20Eurasian%20continent.https://dandavisauthor.com/the-koryos-an-ancient-warband/#:~:text=The%20leader%20of%20these%20bands,AMAZON%20UKhttps://youtu.be/LbIwi1HxmpE?si=jHR9uw1_UDbJqoIO~~~~~~~*Intro/outro music: "Loopster" by Kevin MacLeod (⁠incompetech.com⁠) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags sit down with Julian Post-Melbye to discuss his recent escapades to discover what artefacts lie in the disappearing ice of southern Norway.------------------------------------------------Follow Julian on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/secretsoftheiceFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Eleanor Janega gets chummy with the gods of Norse Mythology. She's joined by Professor Carolyne Larrington to explore Odin's quest for wisdom and the heart-wrenching trials he undergoes; Loki's shapeshifting exploits, and the tragic saga of Baldr orchestrated by the wise but fallible Frigg. Through tales of divine intrigue, sacrifice, and cosmic wonder, discover how these myths reflect human nature and societal values.MOREThe Viking Age: what new discoveries revealGone Medieval is presented by Dr. Eleanor Janega, King Gilfi is played by Eric Nolan. Audio editor is Amy Haddow, the producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does living a good life involve? Michael Rosen's new book is called Good Days and offers suggestions to brighten our daily lives. Dr Sophie Scott-Brown is a research fellow at St Andrews' Institute of Intellectual History. The Rev'd Fergus Butler-Gallie has spent time working in the Czech republic and South Africa and ministering in parishes in Liverpool and London. His most recent book is Twelve Churches: An Unlikely History of the Buildings that made Christianity. Dr Rachel Wiseman lectures on philosophy at the University of Liverpool and explored the impact of the relative absence of women philosophers. Sudhir Hazareesingh is a Fellow and Tutor in Politics at Balliol, Oxford and author of "Daring to be Free: Rebellion and Resistance of the Enslaved in the Atlantic World, which raises questions about the Enlightenment's exclusion of enslaved people from the universal vision of a good society. Matthew Sweet hosts the discussion about what it means to be good. The six books shortlisted for the Wolfson History Prize 2025 which will be announced on December 2nd are:• Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age by Eleanor Barraclough (Profile Books) • The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV by Helen Castor (Allen Lane) • Multicultural Britain: A People's History by Kieran Connell (Hurst Publishing) • Survivors: The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the Atlantic Slave Trade by Hannah Durkin (William Collins) • The Gravity of Feathers: Fame, Fortune and the Story of St Kilda by Andrew Fleming (Birlinn) • The Mysterious Case of the Victorian Female Detective by Sara Lodge (Yale University Press)The judges for the Wolfson History Prize 2025 are Mary Beard, Sudhir Hazareesingh, Helen King and Diarmaid MacCulloch, with the panel chaired by David Cannadine.Producer: Jayne Egerton

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags welcome Tank Tolman to bring his wholesomeness to the podcast and talk about how he uses his reach to promote good throughout the fitness community.------------------------------------------------Follow Tank on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tanktolman/?hl=enFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our first ever double-guest episode, we're joined by bestselling historical novelist Giles Kristian and award-winning director and actor Philip Stevens. Together they've rowed the world's largest Viking longship, turned saga-poems into film, and are now collaborating on an upcoming Viking video game (Norse: Oath of Blood).We talk about unexpected journeys - from boy bands to battlefields and how Viking raids, longships, and brotherhood inspire their work. This episode is about storytelling, adventure, and what it really means to bring the Viking Age to life today.Subscribe to stay updated! Also available on all platforms where podcasts are found, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and more. Find all the links in our linktree: https://linktr.ee/grimfrost

CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor AUTHOR NAME: Eleanor Barraclough BOOK TITLE: Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age GUEST NAME: Eleanor Barraclough 100 WORD SUMMARY: The segment introduces Eleanor Barraclough'Es book, Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age, which draws history from everyday objects. The title's source, "embers of the hands," is an Old Norse kenning for gold, repurposed here to refer to precious, personal artifacts. Barraclough shares a favorite piece of evidence: a runic message from Gyða telling her inebriated husband in a Bergen tavern around 1200 AD to "go home." The discussion then addresses the traditional starting point of the Viking Age, 750 to 1100 AD. The symbolic start is the shocking 793 AD raid on Lindisfarne (Holy Island), a very rich monastery in northeast England, which generated fear across Europe.

Barraclough interprets objects like reliquaries, initially used in Christian contexts to house relics. Norse raiders took these back to Norway, valuing the metal and jewels while often discarding the relics inside. These reliquaries were given as presents to women and passed down female generations, suggesting early raids were motivated by young men seeking wealth and status to attract wives and set up farmsteads. The conversation also covers pre-Christian belief systems, specifically a piece of human skull found in Denmark (Ribe, early 8th century) with runes carved on it. This object may have been an amulet intended to protect against malevolent supernatural beings like dwarves or elves, which were believed to cause sickness. 1904 VIKING AGE

The segment explores different endpoints of the Viking Age. 1066 AD is often cited, but this is Anglocentric. That year saw Harald Hardrada, King of Norway (whose claim descended from Cnut's North Sea Empire), killed by Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Normans (Northmen) like William were culturally assimilated Vikings, meaning Vikings were effectively fighting Vikings. A later ending point is the 1263 AD Battle of Largs, a series of skirmishes between King Hákon of Norway and King Alexander III of Scotland over control of the Norse-inflected Western Isles. Hákon's subsequent death in Orkney led to Norwayrelinquishing the Isles to Scotland. 1893 

Preview: The Viking Age (750-1100 AD) saw Norse raiders transform into farmers. The Great Heathen Army arrived around 865 as mobile war bands. King Alfred the Great eventually achieved a stalemate with the Norse leader Guthrum. This led to an astonishing agreement (c. 878-880) establishing the Danelaw, giving the Norse legal control over vast areas like East Anglia and Yorkshire, confirmed by a linguistic imprint.

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags sit down with Kai Use Faust, world-renowned artist and musician from Heilung, to talk about his years of artistry, from his tattoo career to his current projects with Norse Choir Kriigerkvlt.------------------------------------------------Follow Kai on his Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordictattoo/Also check out his clothing website:https://old-norse.com/And Kriigerkvlt's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kriigerkvlt/Follow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags catch up with Felix Lummer as he tells us all about his studies into the Belliphonic, also known as the Sounds of War.------------------------------------------------Follow Luciano on his academia page:https://hi.academia.edu/FLummerFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Unveiling Oslo's Hidden Viking Legacy: A Bunker Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-09-12-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sindre satt ved det gamle radioapparatet, øynene fulle av forventning.En: Sindre sat by the old radio set, his eyes full of anticipation.No: Han var alene i en bunker under Oslos gater.En: He was alone in a bunker beneath Oslo's streets.No: Lufta var kald, og rommet luktet fuktig jord og gammelt metall.En: The air was cold, and the room smelled of damp earth and old metal.No: Det var tidlig høst, og lyset utenfor forsvant raskt.En: It was early autumn, and the light outside disappeared quickly.No: Plutselig kom det til liv en skurrende lyd fra radioen.En: Suddenly, a crackling sound came to life from the radio.No: "Astrid, hør på dette!" ropte han og slo raskt nummeret hennes.En: "Astrid, listen to this!" he shouted and quickly dialed her number.No: "Jeg tror jeg har funnet noe viktig."En: "I think I've found something important."No: Astrid, Sindre sin trofaste venn, var skeptisk men nysgjerrig.En: Astrid, Sindre's faithful friend, was skeptical but curious.No: Hun dukket opp med en lommelykt og en notatblokk.En: She showed up with a flashlight and a notepad.No: "Er du sikker på at dette ikke bare er støy igjen, Sindre?" spurte hun mens hun speidet rundt i det dunkle rommet.En: "Are you sure this isn't just noise again, Sindre?" she asked as she peered around the dim room.No: "Nei, denne gangen er det annerledes," insisterte Sindre.En: "No, this time it's different," insisted Sindre.No: Han justerte frekvensen forsiktig, og en mystisk stemme mumlet ord på gammelnorsk.En: He carefully adjusted the frequency, and a mysterious voice muttered words in Old Norse.No: De noterte alt nøye.En: They noted everything down carefully.No: Samme kveld inviterte de Kari, en lokal historiker, til bunkeren.En: That same evening, they invited Kari, a local historian, to the bunker.No: Hun var litt motvillig til å begynne med, men Sindre var overbevisende.En: She was a bit reluctant at first, but Sindre was convincing.No: "Vi tror det er en skatt her, kanskje knyttet til gamle myter," fortalte han Kari.En: "We think there's a treasure here, maybe linked to old myths," he told Kari.No: Kari satte seg ved bordet og begynte å tolke ordene fra radioen.En: Kari sat down at the table and began to interpret the words from the radio.No: "Dette kan være en referanse til en gammel legende," sa hun sakte.En: "This could be a reference to an old legend," she said slowly.No: "Skatten er kanskje ekte."En: "The treasure might be real."No: Bunkeren var et farlig sted, med sprukne vegger og tak som dryppet av fuktighet.En: The bunker was a dangerous place, with cracked walls and a ceiling dripping with moisture.No: Likevel, de tre var fast bestemt.En: Nevertheless, the three were determined.No: De fant hver sin hjelm med lommelykter og begynte å lete etter ledetråder.En: They each found a helmet with flashlights and began searching for clues.No: Stemningen var spent; de måtte være varsomme med skritt.En: The mood was tense; they had to be careful with their steps.No: De fant til slutt en inskripsjon i veggen.En: They finally found an inscription on the wall.No: Astrid bøyde seg nærmere og stirret.En: Astrid leaned closer and stared.No: "Det ser ut som et kart," ropte hun.En: "It looks like a map," she shouted.No: Kartet ledet dem lenger inn i bunkeren, der vibrasjonene fra den gamle radioen ble sterkere.En: The map led them further into the bunker, where the vibrations from the old radio grew stronger.No: Men så skjedde det som Astrid fryktet.En: But then what Astrid feared happened.No: Gulvet begynte å skjelve.En: The floor began to shake.No: "Vi må skynde oss!" ropte Kari.En: "We have to hurry!" shouted Kari.No: I en siste felles innsats fulgte de kartet og fant en skjult dør.En: In one last collective effort, they followed the map and found a hidden door.No: Bak døra lå ikke rikdom man kunne kjøpe ting for, men en samling av gjenstander fra en svunnen tid.En: Behind the door lay not riches one could buy things with but a collection of items from a bygone era.No: Skjold, sverd og keramikk fra vikingtid lå glemt i dette forlatte rommet.En: Shields, swords, and ceramics from the Viking Age lay forgotten in this abandoned room.No: "Det er en historisk skatt," sa Kari med øyne store av opphisselse.En: "It's a historic treasure," said Kari with eyes wide with excitement.No: Sindre så seg rundt, og smilet hans ble bredere.En: Sindre looked around, and his smile grew wider.No: "Det er verdt mye mer enn gull," innså han.En: "It's worth much more than gold," he realized.No: Dette funnet kunne forandre forståelsen av byens historie.En: This discovery could change the understanding of the city's history.No: De klatret forsiktig tilbake mot trygghet, lettet og glade.En: They carefully climbed back toward safety, relieved and happy.No: Sindre så på Astrid og Kari.En: Sindre looked at Astrid and Kari.No: "Jeg hadde aldri klart dette alene," sa han ydmykt.En: "I could never have done this alone," he said humbly.No: "Takk for at dere stolte på meg."En: "Thank you for trusting me."No: Utenfor blafret høstens løv, og Oslo badet i det myke, gyldne lyset fra kveldssolen.En: Outside, autumn leaves fluttered, and Oslo bathed in the soft, golden light of the evening sun.No: Tre venner, med en nyfunnet respekt for både hverandre og deres felles historie.En: Three friends, with a newfound respect for both each other and their shared history.No: Verden forestilte seg ikke lenger som en ensom reise.En: The world no longer imagined itself as a lonely journey.No: Han skjønte at samarbeid var gull verdt.En: He realized that collaboration was worth its weight in gold. Vocabulary Words:anticipation: forventningbunker: bunkerdamp: fuktigcrackling: skurrendeskeptical: skeptiskcurious: nysgjerrigdim: dunkelfrequency: frekvensmuttered: mumletlegend: legendemoisture: fuktighettense: spentinscription: innskriftvibrations: vibrasjonershaking: skjelveeffort: innsatshidden: skjultbygone: svunnenceramics: keramikkforgotten: glemtexcited: opphisselsehumble: ydmyktlight: lysfluttered: blafretunderstanding: forståelserelieved: lettetrespect: respektcollaboration: samarbeidriches: rikdomtreasure: skatt

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags meet with Luciano Pezzoli to do a deep dive into the five decorated swords from the Salme ship burials.------------------------------------------------Follow Luciano on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/notis.compungoAlso check out the Children of Ash Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/childrenofashFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by Dr. Basil Arnould Price, an Assistant Professor of Queer and Medieval Literature, to discuss the history of transgenderism, gender identity, and queer acceptance in the Medieval period.------------------------------------------------Follow Basil on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/basilaprice.bsky.socialAlso check out his EDU page:https://ucla.academia.edu/BasilPriceAnd contact him via email:basil.price@oneonta.eduFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eleanor Barraclough, British historian and author joins John Maytham to us through this vivid and nuanced exploration, showing how objects like gaming boards, antler combs, and runic inscriptions reveal the thoughts, loves, and frustrations of people who lived over a thousand years ago – particularly, the Vikings. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags team up with Richard Wakeman to combine their knowledge to determine what is fact and what is fiction in Viking history and archaeology.------------------------------------------------Follow Richard on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/richardkwakemanAlso check out his tattoo studio's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/old.world.remainsFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to be unbreakable? In this episode, we explore the heroic mindset found in myth, philosophy, and warrior tradition. Drawing from a particular story from the Viking Age, we'll uncover how ancient lessons can guide us in building resilience, honor, and strength in a modern world that seeks to weaken men. This is about more than survival, it's about becoming unbreakable.This is a deeper riff off the previous episode I did with John Michael Greer on operationalizing myth.  You can listen to that one first if you need some more background on the topic, or not.  This episode can stand on its own.Enjoy!Resources:The Poetic Edda, Lee Hollander The Seeds of Yggrasill, Maria KvilhaugThe Power of Myth, Joseph CampbellSupport the showGet Members Only Content when you upgrade to a premium membership on our Substack page. Click here.Link up with us:Website: Pearl Snap TacticalInstagram: Pearl Snap Tactical X: Pearl Snap TaciticalThe views and opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect those of the host, this podcast or affiliates. The information provided in these shows are for educational purposes do not constitute legal advice. Those interest in training in the use of firearms or other self-defense applications are advised to seek out a professional, qualified instructor.(Some of the links in the episode show notes are affiliate links. This means that if you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products or services we have personally used and believe will add value to our listeners.)

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags catch up with Hamish Lamley as we revisit the topics of the Picts and how their culture evolved to become part of Scotland's cultural heritage.------------------------------------------------Check out Hamish work on his website:https://www.pictavialeather.co.uk/Also follow Hamish on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/pictavia.leatherFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by Tom Cox as he tells us all about the history and production process of making maille armour.------------------------------------------------Follow Tom on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_strong_medicFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Dan is re-joined by Tom Robinson and Phil McEwan to talk all about their independent Viking group Blodorn Englar.------------------------------------------------Follow Blodorn Englar on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/blodornenglarAlso, check out Tom's blacksmithing website:https://www.tomrobinsonmetalwork.com/Follow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Dan catches up with returning guest Raurigh Dale to discuss the modern interpretations of Viking warriors and why Dan refers to them as the Deadpool of history.------------------------------------------------Follow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Dan interviews Ross Downing, a researcher and author, to talk about how many far-right organisations and harmful ideologies have adopted many aspects of Viking culture.------------------------------------------------Check out Ross's book:https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/germanic-and-slavic-paganisms-9781350423916/Follow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ANNEXING GREENLAND AND THE VIKING GHOSTS:     4/8: Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age Hardcover – August 29, 2024  1899 GREENLAND

ANNEXING GREENLAND AND THE VIKING GHOSTS:     8/8: Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age Hardcover – August 29, 2024  1940 GREENLAND

ANNEXING GREENLAND AND THE VIKING GHOSTS:     7/8: Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age Hardcover – August 29, 2024  1925 GREENLAND

ANNEXING GREENLAND AND THE VIKING GHOSTS:     6/8: Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age Hardcover – August 29, 2024  1907 GREENLAND

ANNEXING GREENLAND AND THE VIKING GHOSTS:     5/8: Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age Hardcover – August 29, 2024  1904 GREENLAND

PREVIEW: "EMBERS OF THE HANDS: HIDDEN HISTORIES OF THE VIKING AGE" asks to consider the Norsemen were not heathen but rather rational actors. Why were Norsemen called "heathen"? More to come. 1777 GREENLAND

ANNEXING GREENLAND AND THE VIKING GHOSTS:     3/8: Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age Hardcover – August 29, 2024  1890 GREENLAND

ANNEXING GREENLAND AND THE VIKING GHOSTS:     2/8: Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age Hardcover – August 29, 2024 1874 GREELAND  https://www.amazon.com/Embers-Hands-Eleanor-Barraclough/dp/1788166744 magine a Viking, and a certain image springs to mind: a nameless, faceless warrior, leaping ashore from a longboat, and ready to terrorise the hapless local population of a northern European country. Yet while such characters define the Viking Age today, they were in the minority. This is the history of the other people who inhabited the medieval Nordic world-not only Norway, Denmark and Sweden, but also Iceland, Greenland, parts of the British Isles, Continental Europe and Russia- a history of a Viking Age filled with real people of different ages, genders and ethnicities, as told through the traces that they left behind, from hairstyles to place names, love-notes to gravestones. It's also a history of humans on an extraordinarily global stage, spanning the centuries from the edge of the North American continent to the Russian steppes, from the Arctic wastelands to the Byzantine Empire and the Islamic Caliphate.

ANNEXING GREENLAND AND THE VIKING GHOSTS:     1/8: Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age Hardcover – August 29, 2024 by  Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough  (Author) 1770 GREENLAND https://www.amazon.com/Embers-Hands-Eleanor-Barraclough/dp/1788166744 magine a Viking, and a certain image springs to mind: a nameless, faceless warrior, leaping ashore from a longboat, and ready to terrorise the hapless local population of a northern European country. Yet while such characters define the Viking Age today, they were in the minority. This is the history of the other people who inhabited the medieval Nordic world-not only Norway, Denmark and Sweden, but also Iceland, Greenland, parts of the British Isles, Continental Europe and Russia- a history of a Viking Age filled with real people of different ages, genders and ethnicities, as told through the traces that they left behind, from hairstyles to place names, love-notes to gravestones. It's also a history of humans on an extraordinarily global stage, spanning the centuries from the edge of the North American continent to the Russian steppes, from the Arctic wastelands to the Byzantine Empire and the Islamic Caliphate.

PREVIEW: "EMBERS OF THE HANDS: HIDDEN HISTORIES OF THE VIKING AGE" BY ELEANOR BARRACLOUGH answers the question, why did the Norsemen go "viking"? More to come. 1790 GREENLAND

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags dive into the most complex question that is at the centre of all good mythology: What is a God?------------------------------------------------Follow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If the word “Viking” conjures for you a warrior with braided hair raiding a village in the north of Europe, you're not exactly wrong. But there's a lot more to the story.

In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe interview Rúnahild, a musical artist who explores their own spiritual connection to nature through her music.------------------------------------------------Check out Rúnahild on their website:https://runahild.comFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.