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Handled Cup on display in Shetland Museum and Archives
Stone cup from Yell. Donated by Robert Tulloch, Lerwick. ARC 7540.
Steatite Basin on display in Shetland Museum and Archives
Steatite (or Soapstone) basin. These were often imported from Norway and Sweden in the Viking Age. Dunrossness. Donated by Hugh Crawford, Richmond, Surrey. ARC65209
Wooden Platter on display in Shetland Museum and Archives
Viking-Age wooden platter. Parish Unknown. Donated by Lerwick Town Council. AGR 65420
Vinland Saga manga
Vinland Saga is a manga that expresses the Japanese fascination with the Vikings. It is the story of Thorfinn who seeks revenge against Askeladd because Askeladd killed his father. Sustaining Thorfinn through his ordeal are his pride in his family…
Reference to Hogier (Holger the Dane) on French Playing Card
The standard French playing card deck has the Jack of Spades as Hogier, probably a reference to Holger the Dane, who is first mentioned in the French 'Chanson de Roland' as a Danish antagonist of Charlemagne. Thanks to Northern Displayers for this…
Ragnarök manhwa
Ragnarök is a Korean manhwa that follows the story of the warrior Chaos. It is a fantasy action adventure that draws on Norse mythology.
Article: The Viking Sieges of Paris
An article about the Viking sieges of Paris in the ninth century.
Thesis: Berserkr in Old Norse and Icelandic Literature
Breen's PhD thesis on the Old Norse berserkr. The thesis itself is not available to view online but the link provides details of how to view it.
Citation:
Breen, G. J. (1999). Berserkr in Old Norse and Icelandic literature. (doctoral thesis).
Citation:
Breen, G. J. (1999). Berserkr in Old Norse and Icelandic literature. (doctoral thesis).
Thesis: Houses and households in early Icelandic society: geoarchaeology and the interpretation of social space
Milek's thesis on using archaeological data as supporting evidence in the debate on how early Icelandic society was constituted and organised, and how it developed over its first 200 years. The thesis is available to download at the item's…
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).
Odin's Table Scandinavian Cafe and Bakery in Nottingham
Scandinavian Cafe and Bakery in Nottingham named after the Norse god Odin, who feasted the einherjar in Valhalla.
Educational Image of the Danish 'Iron Age' by Gyldendal
To download the full-sized image, visit http://samlinger.natmus.dk/DO/743
Faxe Premium Beer from Faxe Bryggeri A/S
'Faxe' is Royal Unibrew's strategic export brand, and features a Viking with horned helmet as its logo. This photo was taken in Italy, by Kathryn Maude.
Deadly Angels by Sandra Hill
Deadly Angels is a series of books by Sandra Hill featuring Viking vampires.
News: Arsene Wenger raised Viking sword aloft before friendly in Norway after managers exchanged gifts
Arsene Wenger was given a replica Viking sword as a gift before a match with Viking FK.
Viking souvenir statuette
A photograph of a Viking souvenir statuette of unknown provenance. The figure wears typical Viking garb and carries a tri-lobed sword, Gjermundbu-style helmet and a shield.
Pewter Viking Longship
A pewter Viking longship of unknown provenance.
Model Viking Warrior
A model Viking warrior of unknown provenance. He has the typical, anachronistic, double-headed axe and horned helmet.
Lewis Chessman Berserker Model
A model of one of the Lewis Chessmen warder figures, bought in Stornoway in 2015.
Pirates of the Frozen North Constructible Strategy Game
Pirates of the Frozen North was a supplement for the Pirates Constructible Strategy Game. The game came with plastic ships that needed to be built before play. Pirates of the Frozen North introduced Vikings to the game, and the image with this item…