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King Haakon Street in Lerwick, Shetland
This street sign probably refers to Hákon Hákonarson, King of Norway from 1217 to 1263. Many streets in central Lerwick are named after Scandinavian Kings, Queens and Saints, particularly from the medieval period.
St Magnus Street in Lerwick, Shetland
This sign refers to the early twelfth century Earl of Orkney, Magnus Erlendsson, who was martyred in 1115 according to Orkneyinga saga. Many streets in central Lerwick are named after Scandinavian Kings, Queens and Saints, particularly from the…
King Erik Street in Lerwick, Shetland
Many streets in central Lerwick are named after Scandinavian Kings, Queens and Saints, particularly from the medieval period. This sign probably refers to the thirteenth century Norwegian king Eiríkr Magnússon, who married princess Margaret of…
Northlink Ferry in Lerwick, Shetland
Photo of Northlink Ferries in Lerwick, Shetland. Their logo features a pointing Viking with flowing hair and a horned helmet. Northlink operates between Scotland and the Northern Isles of Orkney and Shetland.
Welcome to Shetland Sign, featuring a Viking ship and Norse motto
This 'Welcome to Shetland' sign features a version of the Shetland coat of arms, including a Viking ship, and Shetland's motto 'Með lögum skal land byggja'. This is a normalised version of an Old Norse phrase from the Danish Jyske Lov meaning 'with…
Viking Bus Station in Lerwick, Shetland
Lerwick's central bus station is named 'Viking Bus Station', in a very clear nod to the island's Norse heritage.
Logo of Tórshavar Havn (Port of Tórshavn) in the Faroe Islands
This is a photo of the logo from a map produced by Tórshavar Havn (and shared with Tórshavn Municipality) depicting Mjǫllnir - the hammer owned by Thor. This references the fact that Tórshavn in the Føroyar was named after the Norse god (lit.…
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles visit The Last of the Viking Heroes
A comic featuring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Vikings.
Marvel Comics - Last of the Vikings
A band of Vikings were exiled from Norway 1248. They sailed west and found an uninhabited island where the lived for many centuries until a plague hit the island in 1948. They left the island to escape the plague and found their way to America, which…
Viking Age Dyes - A Brief Overview
A discussion of the dyestuffs available to the Vikings and the colours they could have made with them.
DC Comics History: The Vikings
An essay about the short-lived comic 'The Vikings' (Dec. 1935 - December 1936).
Mathias fandt monstermønt i Munkebo
Mathias found a coin from the 800s in Munkebo. It is a rare example of a well-preserved coin featuring a face that is probably Odin on one side, and a monster on the other. It was minted in Ribe.
The influence of Vikings on European culture
An essay discussing how the Vikings had a lasting effect on all those they encountered
Runer i utstillingene
An online exhibit about runes at Bergen Museum
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.
M/V Thor Magni in Cork Harbour
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…
Viking India Pale Ale from Braunstein Bryghuset
Viking India Pale Ale from Braunstein Bryghuset, a microbrewery in Køge, Denmark. On special offer in supermarket, June 2016.
Logo of Clontarf.ie, featuring a Viking Ship
Logo of http://www.clontarf.ie/, a co-operative initiative by the Clontarf Residents’ Association, the Clontarf Business Association and Web Together. The logo features a Viking ship, drawing on the Norse heritage of Clontarf.
Ship Detail from the Lärbro Tängelgårda I Image Stone in Statens historiska museum in Stockholm
Ship detail from the lower panel of the Lärbro Tängelgårda I Image Stone (SHM 4373 I), one of three related stones from Lärbro Parish in Sweden. This panel shows a ship with nine individuals with helmets, and what may be a row of…
Brooches and Smokkr: A Viking Paper Doll
A printable Viking paper doll with clothes and accessories that can be cut out and coloured in.