The History of Vikings
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The History of Vikings
A podcast featuring scholarly discussions about Vikings, Norse myth, & the history of medieval Scandinavia. Hosted by Noah Tetzner. Follow The History of Vikings on Twitter: @HistoryofViking Email Noah with ideas for future episodes: noah@thehistoryofvikings.com
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97 episodes
Old Norse & The Land of Giants
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The Norse in North America: The Vinland Sagas
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Ragnarök: The Twilight of the Gods
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''Laughing Shall I Die'': The Death Songs, Last-Stands, & Afterlife of the Vikings
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Runes & the Language of the Vikings
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The Island of Fire & Ice: Iceland During the Viking Age
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Viking DNA with Taj Walton of Genomelink
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The Movie ''The Northman'' with Dr. Carolyne Larrington
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From Asgard to Valhalla: Norse Gods & Goddesses with Dr. Heather O'Donoghue
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A Norse Yuletide Ghost Story: Grettir's Duel with Glámr with Dr. Ármann Jakobsson
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Einar Selvik of Wardruna
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Voyages of a Viking Woman w/ Nancy Marie Brown
Today I chat with Nancy Marie Brown about Gudrid, an Icelandic voyager, who sailed to North America.
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The Hidden History of Viking Warrior Women w/ Nancy Marie Brown
Today I speak with Nancy Marie Brown about the hidden history of Viking warrior women.
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Harald Hardrada: Warrior King of Norway w/ Dr. Nic Fields
Today I chat with classical historian, Nic Fields about Harald Hardrada of Norway.
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King Harald Bluetooth w/ Dr. Else Roesdahl
Today I chat with Dr. Else Roesdahl about the Scandinavian king, Harald Bluetooth.
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Viking Yule: The Norse Winter Holiday & the Wild Hunt w/ Dr. Terry Gunnell
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Viking Combat: The Violent Society of the Norse w/ Hurstwic
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Viking Encampments
Today I chat with Dr. Christian Cooijmans, British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Liverpool and author of Monarchs and Hydrarchs: Th...
Viking Warrior Women | Vikings in Poland
Today I chat with Dr. Leszek Gardeła, a Researcher at the National Museum of Denmark and author of multiple books on the Viking Age.
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Beowulf & the North Before the Vikings
Today I chat with Dr. Tom Shippey, a renowned British scholar and leading academic on the works of J.R.R. Tolkein.
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Norse Mythology & a Pantheon of Gods
Today I chat with Dr. Terry Gunnell, Professor of Folkloristics at the University of Iceland.
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Harald Hardrada: The Last Viking
Today I chat with Don Hollway, a historian, illustrator, historical re-enactor, and classical rapier fencer. Don is the author of The Last Viking: The...
Norse Mythology & Snorri’s Prose Edda
Today I chat with Dr. Gísli Sigurðsson, Research Professor, and Head of the Folklore Department at the Árni Magnússon Institute in Iceland.
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Eyrbyggja Saga: Icelandic Tales of Berserks, Magic, Witches, & Wonder
Today I chat with Dr. Torfi Tulinius, Professor of Medieval Icelandic Studies at the University of Iceland, about Eyrbyggja Saga.
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Berserks, Shieldmaidens, & Mythical Heroes w/ Dr. Jackson Crawford
Today I speak with Dr. Jackson Crawford about two sagas of mythical heroes.
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Witchcraft & the Christianization of the North w/ Dr. Ármann Jakobsson
Today I speak with Dr. Ármann Jakobsson about witchcraft and the Christianization of medieval Scandinavia.
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Tales of Valhalla: Norse Myths & Legends w/ Martyn Whittock
Today I speak with Martyn Whittock about Norse myths and legends.
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Introducing ''Bedtime History''
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When Vikings Fought for Romans: The Varangian Guard w/ Dr. Raffaele D’Amato
Today I chat with Dr. Raffaele D’Amato about the Varangian Guard.
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When Vikings Met Muslims: Bjorn Ironside & the Emirate of Córdoba w/ Dr. Ann Christys
Today I chat with Dr. Ann Christys about a long-forgotten war between Vikings and Muslims.
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Viking Age Ghosts, Zombies, & Trolls w/ Dr. Ármann Jakobsson
Today I chat with Dr. Ármann Jakobsson about ghosts, zombies, and trolls during the Viking Age.
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Viking Battle Tactics w/ Kim Hjardar
Today I discuss Viking battle tactics with Kim Hjardar.
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Viking DNA w/ Dr. Søren Sindbæk
Today I discuss Viking DNA with Dr. Søren Sindbæk.
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Weapons of the Viking Age w/ Vegard Vike
Today I chat with Vegard Vike about Viking Age weapons.
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The Vikings in Russia w/ Dr. Elizabeth Ashman Rowe
Today I chat with Dr. Elizabeth Ashman Rowe about the Vikings in Russia.
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The Saga of the Volsungs w/ Dr. Jesse Byock
Today I speak with Dr. Jesse Byock about the illustrious Saga of the Volsungs.
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Warfare in Medieval Iceland w/ Peter Konieczny
Today I speak with Peter Konieczny, Editor of Medieval Warfare Magazine.
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Vikings in the Frankish Empire w/ Dr. Christian Cooijmans
Today I speak with Dr. Christian Cooijmans about Vikings in the Frankish Empire.
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Women of the Viking World w/ Dr. Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir
Today I speak with my friend, Dr. Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir, about the women of the Viking World.
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Njáls Saga w/ Dr. Jón Karl Helgason
Today I chat with Dr. Jón Karl Helgason, professor in the Department of Icelandic and Comparative Cultural Studies at the University of Iceland. We di...