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Viking folding bike
Folding 'viking' bike produced by the Viking Cycles company which was based in Derry, and was bought by Manchester-based Avocet Sports. Their logo was once a Viking Ship. Item submitted by Elena Coderoni.
Mural of Yggdrasil by Axel Revold in the National Library, Oslo
Mural by artist Axel Revold in the National Library (Nasjonalbiblioteket) at Henrik Ibsens gate 110, Oslo. It depicts the Norns and the World-Tree. It was painted in 1933 by artist Axel Revold, who revived the art of mural painting in Norway.
Powerpoint: Runes and Vikings
A powerpoint presentation aimed at first-year undergraduates. it introduces the use and misuse of runes.
Thesis: 'How can his word be trusted?': speaker and authority in Old Norse wisdom poetry
Schorn's thesis on Old Norse wisdom poetry. The thesis is downloadable at the link for this item.
Citation:
Schorn, B. E. (2012). 'How can his word be trusted?': speaker and authority in Old Norse wisdom poetry (doctoral thesis).
Citation:
Schorn, B. E. (2012). 'How can his word be trusted?': speaker and authority in Old Norse wisdom poetry (doctoral thesis).
An alternative interpretation of the Viking sundial artefact: an instrument to determine latitude and local noon
Balázs Bernáth et al have suggested that the Viking sun compass found at Uunartoq is a sun shadow board designed for determining local solar noon, because the gnomons on it contain errors that could lead to navigational problems.
Logo of Baldoyle United Football Club
Baldoyle United Football Club draws on the Viking heritage and seafaring culture of Dublin and its surroundings with this logo depicting a Viking ship.
Grettir Theatre-Play Trailer (English)
The Comedytheatre in the Westfjords of Iceland will perform in English the powerful play Grettir every Wednesday this summer in Isafjordur. Shows will be in Edinborg Cultural Centre Isafjordur and starts at 20.00 every Wednesday. Tickets avalible at…
History World - The Vikings
Short articles about the Vikings.
Lofoten Viking Festival 2015
Lofotr Vikingmuseum – Borg , Lofoten North of Norway
Borg 700 - 1160 A.D.
In the early iron age (Norwegian 500 - 1030 A.D.). Borg had already been a powerful centre for hundreds of years. The oldest version of the Chieftain´s house was built…
Borg 700 - 1160 A.D.
In the early iron age (Norwegian 500 - 1030 A.D.). Borg had already been a powerful centre for hundreds of years. The oldest version of the Chieftain´s house was built…
Stamp FO 176 from the Faroe Islands, featuring a carved boat from the Viking Age
One of a pair of Faroese stamps released in 1989 and designed by Bárður Jákupsson, featuring a Viking Age toy boat found in Toftanes, Leirvík. Listed as Stamp #FO 176. For the original boat, see here.
Stamp FO 177 from the Faroe Islands, featuring a toy horse from the Viking Age
One of a pair of Faroese stamps released in 1989 and designed by Bárður Jákupsson, featuring a Viking Age toy horse found in at the Viking farm at Kvívík, Leirvík and now on display at The National Museum of the…
Viking paint
Synthetic enamel paint
Podcast - In Our Time: The Battle of Stamford Bridge
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b011jvlt
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Battle of Stamford Bridge.In the first week of 1066 the English king, Edward the Confessor, died. A young nobleman, Harold Godwinson, claimed that Edward had…
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Battle of Stamford Bridge.In the first week of 1066 the English king, Edward the Confessor, died. A young nobleman, Harold Godwinson, claimed that Edward had…
News item: Iceland goose hunt turns up 1,000-year-old sword
An article on the BBC News website about the chance discovery of a Viking Age sword in Iceland.
BBC Bitesize: Vikings for KS2
The BBC website provides a range of resources for KS2 teachers and learners. This link takes you to the material on the Vikings.
News: Viking-themed shop enjoys Game of Thrones boost
Short video from the BBC News website (in their My Shop series) about a Viking-themed shop in London.
In Our Time - The Norse Gods
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Vikings’ myths. Thor’s huge hammer, the wailing Valkyrie, howling wolves and fierce elemental giants give a rowdy impression of the Norse myths. But at the centre of their cosmos stands a gnarled old…
Invasion: Vikings and Normans podcast
Podcast on the BBC website in the series 'The Matter of the North' looking at the impact of the Vikings and Norman invasions on the North of England.
Presented by Melvin Bragg
Contributors
Professor Judith Jesch, University of Nottingham
Dr…
Presented by Melvin Bragg
Contributors
Professor Judith Jesch, University of Nottingham
Dr…
News: Galloway Viking treasure pot's contents revealed after more than 1,000 years
Conservators have released images of the contents of a Carolingian cup that formed part of the Galloway Hoard.
Yggdrasill Journal Cover
A leather journal cover with an image of Yggdrasill.