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Christina von Nolcken - The Vikings and a Turbulent Anglo-Scandinavian World
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On August 14, 2007, Denmark apologized for her part in the ninth-century Viking…
On August 14, 2007, Denmark apologized for her part in the ninth-century Viking…
Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin, the oldest sections of which date from the 1230s, was founded c. 1030 by the Hiberno-Norse King Sitric (Sigtryggr) on this site. Christ Church stood on higher ground on the edge of the Viking settlement around Wood…
Childrens Shields
Children's shields at Tønsberg Viking festival. They appear to have printed rather than painted designs.
Children's Viking Tunic
A shirt produced by Spielzeugmanufaktur, a company in Germany that makes historical toys. Seen in Ribe VikingCenter.
Children's Games at Ribe VikingCenter
Children of volunteer re-enactors at Ribe VikingCenter engaged in traditional games. Many items interpreted as toys and games have been recovered from Viking sites. For more information on some of these reconstructed games, see the Hurstwic webpage…
Children's Activity Sheet on Vikings in Orkney
An activity sheet for primary school children on the topic of Viking and Norse culture in Orkney, produced by PhD Researcher Nela Scholma-Mason for the Orkney Viking Heritage Project
Children's 'Wiki' Viking helmets
Children's Wiki helmet with spectacle frame produced by Spielzeugmanufaktur, a company in Germany that makes historical toys. Seen in Ribe VikingCenter.
Child's leather boot on display in the National Museum of Ireland
Child's leather boot from High Street, Dublin. E71: 13204
Chest from the Oseberg Burial
A chest made of oak and decorated with iron studs.
Chest from the Oseberg Burial
This chest had been broken into by grave robbers. When found, it still contained two combs, and pieces of leather and cloth.
Characteristics of Orally-Based Thought and Expression
A discussion of oral tradition and its characteristics.
Chape with Jellinge style decoration
Openwork chape with Jellinge style decoration found at Coppergate, York. Now in The Yorkshire Museum. More information can be found at http://www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk/
Chair and Shoes from the Oseberg Burial
A wooden chair made of beech, and shoes of soft leather. The illustration beside the chair depicts the traces of paint that remained on the chair.
Centre for the Study of the Viking Age - University of Nottingham
The Centre for the Study of the Viking Age is a research centre within the School of English at the University of Nottingham.
Celtic Caddy Spoon with Viking Ship Handle
Silver tea caddy spoon produced by Charles Horner, featuring a viking ship with dragon prow.
Cattle
An image of Auðumla the legendary cow that licked Odin's grandfather Buri from the ice and from whose udders milk flowed in streams. This milk nourished the giant Ymir, the first creature to be created in Norse mythology.
Carving on Tent
A carved design on one of the tent boards at Tonsberg Viking Festival. The tents are designed so that one side can be raised as an awning to turn it into a shop.
Carved Wooden Handle in the National Museum of Ireland
A handle carved with a zoomorphic design.
Carved Wooden Containers
Carved Wooden Containers at Tønsberg Viking Festival.
Carved stone
A stone carved with two boats and cup marks in Slottsfjellsmuseet.