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Valhalla in Vista: California Viking vibes at the Vista Viking Festival
For anyone who happens to be in the United States this weekend, be sure to head west for the Vista Viking Festival. It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in a Viking feast for the senses and catch a glimpse of early medieval Viking society.1 year ago — News -
Viking musical instruments and their significance
People in Viking societies have traditionally been known for many things – raiding, trading, pillaging, and plundering. They even beat Christopher Columbus to North America by about five centuries.2 years ago — Culture and religion -
What to expect: Tønsberg Viking Festival
One of the most authentic Viking festivals in the world is gearing up for a ninth year of unbroken success in the oldest city in Norway.3 years ago — News -
Recomposing the Vikings – scoring the sonic legacy of Old Norse
Today we can read about the Vikings from sagas written shortly afterward and glean details of their lives from archaeological finds. What we can't do is listen to music they may have produced. A unique initiative is now aiming to fill that gap.3 years ago — News -
Black metal exhibition at Norway's National Library echoes Viking heritage
It is not only historians who delve into the world of Norse mythology looking for meaning – it has also inspired Norwegian black metal, a cult genre of rock currently being showcased in Oslo.3 years ago — News -
Highway to...Valhalla? The contemporary sound of Viking music
Full of heavy riffs, anthemic choruses, and harsh vocals alongside more mellow tunes, Viking metal is a world away from what the Norse would have enjoyed.3 years ago — Legacy
