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Were women part of Viking trading voyages?
It is only in recent years that there has been a widespread reinterpretation of women's roles in Viking trading voyages.11 months ago — Trade -
The saga of a Viking Age skeleton, a history article and a whole bunch of keyboard warriors
A recent National Geographic article shows how even the Viking Age has become the latest battlefield for keyboard warriors to sling mud in the ongoing culture wars.1 year ago — Legacy -
Who was Sigrid the Haughty, the legendary Queen of the North?
Sigrid the Haughty, a powerful figure in Norse sagas, was said to have been responsible for the Battle of Svolder, was married to two legendary Viking kings, and was wooed by another. Can we separate fact from fiction to uncover the true inspiration behind this legendary Queen of the North?2 years ago — History -
Textiles, trade, and female power – retelling Viking history through cloth
Michèle Hayeur Smith reveals the little-known role Viking women played in overseas commerce in her ground-breaking book, The Valkyries' Loom, recently published in paperback.3 years ago — News
