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The dísir: Mysterious female spirits of fate and kin in Norse belief
The dísir occupy the space between deities, ancestral spirits, and protective guardians in Norse mythology. More mysterious than Valkyries or Norns, they embodied Norse ideas of life, death, protection, and destruction.11 months ago — Culture and religion -
Book review: Viking Dynasties – The Royal Families of Lejre and Uppsala Between Archaeology and Text by Tom Christensen, John Ljungkvist & Neil Price
At the very intersection of archeology, history, and literature, this examination of two royal families and their seats of power could be one of the most important history books of 2025.1 year ago — Reviews -
Viking Dynasties: New book sheds light on the Norse kingdoms of Lejre and Uppsala
The book lays out groundbreaking research into two sites thought to have been major centers of power and influence in the Iron Age and the Viking era.1 year ago — News -
Ritual offerings: The role of animal sacrifice in Viking religion and society
Animal sacrifices played a bloody but vital role in the cultural, religious, and societal cohesion of Viking societies. We look at why the ritualistic murder of animals was not only sanctioned but encouraged throughout the early medieval period.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
Inge the Pagan Basher: Who was the Swedish king who destroyed the Temple at Uppsala?
Ruling at a turbulent time in Sweden’s history, King Inge the Elder was said to preside over an unstable realm divided between the worship of the Old Norse gods and Christianity.2 years ago — Partner content -
Was the Gamla Uppsala temple the largest pre-Christian structure in Scandinavia?
From Sune Lindqvist in 1926 to the discoveries of 2013, archeologists have shaped modern-day thinking about the pagan temple at Uppsala, Sweden, which was destroyed nearly 1,000 years ago.2 years ago — Partner content -
Adam of Bremen: Chronicler of Viking Age Scandinavia
For a man to whom we owe a debt of gratitude for illuminating the early medieval period throughout Northern Europe, especially Scandinavia, we know so little about Adam of Bremen. Who was he, and why should he be celebrated as more than just a medieval monk?2 years ago — Partner content -
Follow in the footsteps of the Vikings with STOEX history tours in Stockholm, Sweden
Discover Norse history within easy reach of the Swedish capital.2 years ago — Partner content -
The mysterious mounds of Old Uppsala
Do they contain the remains of Norse gods? Swedish royalty? Set atop a dramatic ridge, the burial mounds of Old Uppsala have fascinated visitors for centuries.2 years ago — Partner content
