Today’s episode is about Material Objects during the Viking Age, which include cheese and cloth! The wonderful Steven T. Dunn, owner of Fjorn’s Hall, talks about his dissertation topic.
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The Viking Berserk with Dr. Roderick Dale
Welcome to Season 2! Dr. Roderick Dale is a specialist in Old Norse and Viking Studies, and among many other hats he wears, he also runs the informative Berserkjablogg. His PhD dissertation was on the topic of berserkir, and it can be found HERE. In this episode, Dr. Dale discusses the ideas around Berserkers of…
Pre-Viking Age and Viking Age Markets with Professor Søren Sindbæk
Today’s discussion with Dr. Sindbæk takes us through Pre-Viking markets and continues through the Viking Age This episode was a delight, with the expertise of archaeologist and professor Dr. Sindbæk. Among many other accomplishments, he excavated at the Ribe site. This has been a helpful step in understanding the Pre-Viking Age. He was very kind…
Early Medieval Public Archaeology with Professor Howard Williams
Today I talk to Professor Howard Williams, a Professor of Archaeology in the Department of History & Archaeology at the University of Chester, UK. When I read about his proposed topic and his book, I was so pleased to have him on the podcast! This is not a facet of archaeology we generally think about…
Valkyrie: The Women of the Norse World with Dr. Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir
This was such an exciting interview, with the fantastic Viking scholar and author of a new book on Viking women! Join me in discussing Valkyrie: The Women of the Norse World with Dr. Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir! In this episode, she talks about Viking women in sagas and poetry, as well as historical evidence that help…
History of Vikings with Noah Tetzner
This podcast was so exciting! Some of you already know I am currently studying the Norse for my Masters program. I listen to Noah’s Podcast all the time, and his guests are incredibly interesting. “It’s interesting to note that [women] would have more rights than contemporary societies” At one point in the conversation, I got…
Leif Erikson
#PetitPod On October 9th in the United States, they celebrate Leif Erikson Day! Although I am not from the US, I figured since Canada is part of North America, I could get away with celebrations too! Leif Erikson did leave a mark on Canada, and we can recognise him for it today. “Leif was tall…