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Harald Hardråde - Monumentet
A monument to Harald hardrada in Oslo
The Källunge weather vane
The Källunge weather vane from Källunge, Gotland, Sweden was once on the church there. It is decorated in a transitional Mammen/Ringerike style.
Remains of St Hallvard's Cathedral, Oslo
St Hallvard's Cathedral was first built in the twelfth century, and fell out of use in the seventeenth century. It's remains are now visible in Oslo.
St Hallvard shot full of arrows and killed when he tried to defend a pregnant woman from attack.…
St Hallvard shot full of arrows and killed when he tried to defend a pregnant woman from attack.…
Runestone in the Kulturhistorisk museum
A Viking-Age runestone in the Kulturhistorisk museum in Oslo.
Blog: Sigvaldi's Saga
The blog for Sigvaldi's Saga by Mel Sewell. This is a Viking saga written in the style of Japanese haiku.
Odin's ravens 'Memento Mori' bracelet
Bracelet from Memento Mori gothic jewellery & viking age art boutique, Copenhagen, Denmark. Black leather band with Odin’s ravens Hugin and Munin holding a silver ring lock with the words ‘memento mori’.
Souvenir Denmark Magnet with Viking Ship
Souvenir from Copenhagen featuring a map of Denmark with a small Viking ship. Produced by Memories of Denmark.
Souvenir Viking Ship Copenhagen Magnet
Souvenir from Copenhagen featuring a viking ship with small figures wearing horned helmets. Produced by Memories of Denmark.
Souvenir mug featuring a girl with horned helmet
A souvenir mug from Copenhagen airport featuring a girl with stylised Viking attire, axe and horned helmet. Produced by Memories of Denmark.
Souvenir Viking Ship Magnet, Copenhagen
Souvenir viking ship with Danish flag sail, on display in Copenhagen airport. Produced by Memories of Denmark.
Souvenir Danish Fridge Magnet with viking troll
Fridge magnet featuring a horned helmet, troll and shield with Danish Flag. Produced by Memories of Denmark.
Souvenir mug featuring a boy with horned helmet
A souvenir mug from Copenhagen airport featuring a boy with Viking attire and horned helmet. Produced by Memories of Denmark.
Souvenir Doll with beard and Danish-Flag Horned Helmet
A doll with wild beard and horned helmet - the two most instantly recognisable signifiers of the vikings in the tourist industry. Produced by Memories of Denmark.
Blog: Late Viking Age Burials in Bryndum, Denmark
Excavations at Bryndum have revealed the presence of a previously unknown, late Viking Age burial place near the church.
A New Introduction to Old Norse (Grammar, Reader and Glossary) (Hyperlink)
The New Introduction to Old Norse Series includes a Grammar, Reader and Glossary.
Barnes, Michael. 2008.A New Introduction to Old Norse: Part 1 - Grammar. 3rd edn.London: VSNR.http://www.vsnrweb-publications.org.uk/NION-1.pdf
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Building the Sea Stallion from Glendalough
This article discusses the process of building Havhingsten / The Sea Stallion.
The influence of Vikings on European culture
An essay discussing how the Vikings had a lasting effect on all those they encountered
Photo of Maeshowe (Orkhaugr) in Orkney
Maeshowe is a neolithic burial mound and chambered cairn on the mainland island of Orkney. Its connection to the Vikings (or Norse in Orkney) is the fact that the chamber was looted and used as a shelter on various occasions, as attested by the…
Round Church at Orphir, Orkney
The round 'Kirk' at Orphir was built in the late eleventh or early twelfth century, possibly by Earl Hakon. It was dedicated to Saint Nicholas and its round style is based on the Ecclesia Sancti Sepulchri in Jerusalem: a fashion probably brought home…
"Viking" promotion seen in Temple Bar, Dublin
A promoter in Viking dress (with horned helmet) directing customers to Leo Burdock fish and chips in Temple Bar. The restaurant appears to be capitalising on the Viking heritage of Dublin.