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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 -
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 -
Book review: Women and Weapons in the Viking World - Amazons of the North by Leszek Gardeła
This research project turned book explores the role of women in Viking society, highlighting their involvement in warfare and wielding weapons, which challenges, nay, downright shatters, gender stereotypes both centuries-old and modern.2 years ago — Reviews -
Great Viking discoveries: Grave 581 and the Birka shield maiden
The story of an archeological discovery that changed how we view the role of women in Viking culture.2 years ago — News
