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The Laxdæla saga: Love, revenge, and tragedy in the Viking Age
Long before the likes of American reality television, Mexican telenovelas, or Shakespearean plays found popular appeal, people in Viking societies found their slice of over-the-top entertainment by regaling one another with sagas of epic drama.9 months ago — Culture and religion -
Gunnar Hámundarson: The legendary warrior of Iceland's Age of Settlements
Centuries before the Olympics, Gunnar Hámundarson stands out from the sagas as a man of incredible athletic ability. His martial prowess saw him labeled as being nearly invincible in combat. Is there any historical truth in these tall tales, or is Iceland's famous warrior just literary hyperbole?2 years ago — History -
The remarkable life of Aud the Deep-Minded, Viking matriarch
Women's stories and voices were often silenced and marginalized throughout the early medieval period. Piercing this stony, sexist silence down the ages is the story of Aud the Deep-Minded, one of this period's most remarkable Viking women.2 years ago — History
