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Axe heads on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Woodworking axes from Ribe. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Ægir Bryggeri Littlebro
Ægir Bryggeri is a micro-brewery in Norway that takes its name from the giant Ægir who brewed the ale for the god's party in Lokasenna.
Ægishjálmur t-shirt from Finland
Although Finland's Viking past is not as marked as that of the Scandinavian countries, it is still used as a selling point, as with this t-shirt featuring the Ægishjálmur or Helm of Awe/Terror. The shape of this runic stave is only known from later…
Baite Viking Ship sculpture on Essex Quay/Wood Quay, Dublin
Metal sculpture 'Baite Viking Ship' evoking a beached Viking vessel, by artist Betty Newman-Maguire. Located near to the controversial Dublin City Council Civic Offices development on Wood Quay. Dublin Millennium Commission, 1988.
Baking Trough from the Oseberg Ship Burial
A large wooden baking trough that had traces of rye flour in it when it was found.
Balder Digestif
Balder is a digestif like Jägermeister and similar spiced liqueurs. It uses a Lewis gaming piece rook as its logo, but also plays on the name of the Norse god Baldr as part of its marketing strategy.
Baldersons Cafe, Shop & Bakery
A cafe, bakery, gift shop and ice-cream parlour in Thornton-Le-Dale village, North Yorkshire, England. The name of the bakery appears to relate to the Norse god Baldur, but is probably related to the placename Balderston(e). This derives from the Old…
Ballast in the hold of the Sea Stallion reconstructed Viking Ship
The Vikings used large stones as ballast in Viking ships, a practice still common in traditional boats in Norway. For more information see…
Banette Viking
A dark seeded loaf from France, that claims Nordic inspiration.
Banner for Yddir Vikinglag
The banner for Yddir Vikinglag, a local reenactment group.
Bar menus with runes on
Bar menus featuring runes as part of the branding.
Barrel on the Oseberg Ship
A barrel that was found with the Oseberg ship is on display on the deck of the ship.
Basket of Rune Sticks
A basket of rune sticks using the younger futhark creatively to add modern letters not represented in the younger futhark. The runes have been burnt into the wood rather than carved. These were created by Sofie Louise Jensen (Runeristeren).
Battle of Fulford - 20 September 1066
A website with information about surveys of the area of the Battle of Fulford which immediately preceded the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
Battle of Stamford Bridge fields & memorial stone
A historical memorial stone set supposedly overlooking the lands where the Battle of Stamford Bridge took place between Harold Godwinson and Harald Hardrada 1066.
Battle of Stamford Bridge Memorial
Memorial stone and plaque for the Battle of Stamford Bridge in the centre of Stamford Bridge village
Battle of Stamford Bridge Memorial
The Memorial stone and plaque to commemorate the Battle of Stamford Bridge 1066, at Stamford Bridge.
Battle of Stamford Bridge Re-enactment 2013
A photograph of the re-enactment of the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 2013
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.
BBC Hands on History - Vikings
A short video about the Vikings from the BBC Hands on History page