A map of the Viking world as named by (or as known to) the Norse peoples. Whilst the names are not entirely accurate (and include a few not recorded in Norse sources), it does illustrate the extent of Norse activity.
Detail from a map in the Calf Sound Cafe & Visitor Centre, detailing several Norse names, including Kitterland, the Calf, and the Cletts, deriving from the Norse word klettr meaning 'rock'.
The Manx Loghtan Sheep is a breed particular to the Isle of Man. It is very similar to the Gutefår (or Gotlandic sheep), the oldest breed in Scandinavia, and was probably introduced to Man by the Viking settlers.
The Manx Loghtan Sheep is a breed particular to the Isle of Man. It is very similar to the Gutefår (or Gotlandic sheep), the oldest breed in Scandinavia, and was probably introduced to Man by the Viking settlers.
Manaraefan Herred is part of The Vikings, a re-enactment and living history group in England. It covers the countries of Surrey, Hampshire, and Wiltshire. The website includes many articles about the Vikings as well as details of their ability to…
Souvenir magnetic Viking warrior for children, seen in Shetland Museum and Archives. The outfit is relatively accurate, with no horned helmet in sight!
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An introduction to Old Icelandic/Old Norse grammar via a tour of Alaric's Magic Sheet of Old Norse Inflections (available via http://www.alarichall.org.uk). This video is mainly on asking what Old Icelandic is.
M/V Thor Magni, a research/survey vessel, belonging to Thor Offshore which works with the oil industry. The company name is a direct reference to the Norse god Thor and is derived from "Hósvík", which means Thor's creek, where the company is based…
Assorted luxury items, including beads and jewellery from excavations in Ribe. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Lux illuxit is a Gregorian chant from the 12th century. It is taken from the Office of St Olav and is thought to have been composed by Eystein Erlendsson.