Articles related to "Viking"
Viking Weapons
A Viking raid caused terror in medieval communities. The sea-faring warriors used a range of terrifying weapons and fear was an essential part of their arsenal.
viking • viking weapons • weapons that vikings used • dark ages • viking longboat • viking warriors
A Viking raid caused terror in medieval communities. The sea-faring warriors used a range of terrifying weapons and fear was an essential part of their arsenal.
viking • viking weapons • weapons that vikings used • dark ages • viking longboat • viking warriors
The Real Vikings
Misconceptions abound regarding the ancient Vikings and their behaviors. The truth about Vikings, however, can be just as interesting.
viking • the real vikings • scandinativan heritage • history of scandinatvia • the truth about vikings • viking history
Misconceptions abound regarding the ancient Vikings and their behaviors. The truth about Vikings, however, can be just as interesting.
viking • the real vikings • scandinativan heritage • history of scandinatvia • the truth about vikings • viking history
The First Viking Landings in Britain
The Vikings first landed in Britain in 787. It was a case of role-reversal for the Germanic tribes, who themselves had "landed" in Britain centuries before.
viking • vikings • vikings in britain • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
The Vikings first landed in Britain in 787. It was a case of role-reversal for the Germanic tribes, who themselves had "landed" in Britain centuries before.
viking • vikings • vikings in britain • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Life on Mars?
New findings of water, ice, and methane on Mars are pointing not only to the likelihood of past life on the Red Planet, but also to the possibility of life at present.
viking • mars • life • bacteria • esa • nasa
New findings of water, ice, and methane on Mars are pointing not only to the likelihood of past life on the Red Planet, but also to the possibility of life at present.
viking • mars • life • bacteria • esa • nasa
Building a Viking Longboat
We have archeological evidence of longboat construction methods from which we can guess how they built their ships, but my research has not yet uncovered who did the work
viking • building • construction of • longboat • viking • norse
We have archeological evidence of longboat construction methods from which we can guess how they built their ships, but my research has not yet uncovered who did the work
viking • building • construction of • longboat • viking • norse
Columbus and the Vikings
Columbus wasn't the first European to reach the New World or explore it. The Vikings beat him to it.
viking • columbus • viking • greenland • iceland • vinland
Columbus wasn't the first European to reach the New World or explore it. The Vikings beat him to it.
viking • columbus • viking • greenland • iceland • vinland
Film Review: The Vikings
Harken back to the bad old days of Technicolor film The Vikings when men were real men, women were real women and a cast of thousands was a real cast of thousands.
viking • viking • medieval • britain • northumbria • norway
Harken back to the bad old days of Technicolor film The Vikings when men were real men, women were real women and a cast of thousands was a real cast of thousands.
viking • viking • medieval • britain • northumbria • norway
Shetland's Viking Fire Festival
The burning of a Viking longship in Lerwick keeps the traditions of Scotland's Shetland Islands alive, and is the largest fire festival in Europe, celebrated in January
viking • shetland islands • scotland • isles • lerwick • viking
The burning of a Viking longship in Lerwick keeps the traditions of Scotland's Shetland Islands alive, and is the largest fire festival in Europe, celebrated in January
viking • shetland islands • scotland • isles • lerwick • viking
The Viking-Maya Connection
The legend of Quetzalcoatl is known throughout Latin America, although he is called by many different names.
viking • vikings • quetzalcoatl • kukulkan • mayas • incas
The legend of Quetzalcoatl is known throughout Latin America, although he is called by many different names.
viking • vikings • quetzalcoatl • kukulkan • mayas • incas
The Vikings
The Vikings were the first Eurpoeans to reach the shores of Canada about 1001 AD. They settled in Northern Newfoundland.
viking • vikings • leif erikson • leif the lucky • eric the red • newfoundland
The Vikings were the first Eurpoeans to reach the shores of Canada about 1001 AD. They settled in Northern Newfoundland.
viking • vikings • leif erikson • leif the lucky • eric the red • newfoundland
The Vikings (Book Review)
From the settlement of Greenland to the discovery of North America, Elizabeth Janeway surveys the marvelous adventures of the westward pushing Vikings through the young eyes of Leif the Lucky. We follow Leif and his friend, an Irish slave named Brendan, from a mischievous boyhood in Iceland to a maturity in which they encounter the mysteries of political intrigue and the hardship of new lands. This is an excellent semi-fictional account that fully engages the young reader in the environment, geography, history, law, and social life of the Vikings.
viking • elizabeth janeway • the vikings • scandinavian books for young readers • book review • erik the red
From the settlement of Greenland to the discovery of North America, Elizabeth Janeway surveys the marvelous adventures of the westward pushing Vikings through the young eyes of Leif the Lucky. We follow Leif and his friend, an Irish slave named Brendan, from a mischievous boyhood in Iceland to a maturity in which they encounter the mysteries of political intrigue and the hardship of new lands. This is an excellent semi-fictional account that fully engages the young reader in the environment, geography, history, law, and social life of the Vikings.
viking • elizabeth janeway • the vikings • scandinavian books for young readers • book review • erik the red
The Vikings a la Mua Roi Nuoc
At first glance, it seems like an advanced game of word association. But the intricate side-stepping and syllabic gliding that led artistic director Kathy Welch of Minneapolis-based Green T Productions from Aegir to Mua Roi Nuoc could only have come from the most intensely choreographed interpretation of cultural history that a thoughtful person can muster. Please, let me explain…
viking • vikings • waves of aegir • norse god of the sea • vietnamese water puppets • mua roi nuoc
At first glance, it seems like an advanced game of word association. But the intricate side-stepping and syllabic gliding that led artistic director Kathy Welch of Minneapolis-based Green T Productions from Aegir to Mua Roi Nuoc could only have come from the most intensely choreographed interpretation of cultural history that a thoughtful person can muster. Please, let me explain…
viking • vikings • waves of aegir • norse god of the sea • vietnamese water puppets • mua roi nuoc
Viking Longboats
Viking longboats were by far the best ships before the age of sail.
viking • viking longboats • viking • longboats • raids • plunder
Viking longboats were by far the best ships before the age of sail.
viking • viking longboats • viking • longboats • raids • plunder
Viking Voyages
After being exiled from Iceland Eric the Red and his son Lief Ericson discovered America. The Rus traveled to Kiev and Byzantium.
viking • viking • longboat • transportaion history • lief ericson • eric the red
After being exiled from Iceland Eric the Red and his son Lief Ericson discovered America. The Rus traveled to Kiev and Byzantium.
viking • viking • longboat • transportaion history • lief ericson • eric the red
Vikings in North America: 1000 years
This week, after searching many hours for an article topic I have found one: the first Europeans to make it across the Atlantic Ocean.
viking • vikings • hulluland • markland • vinland • greenland
This week, after searching many hours for an article topic I have found one: the first Europeans to make it across the Atlantic Ocean.
viking • vikings • hulluland • markland • vinland • greenland
Vikings, Longboats, and Navigation
A great knowledge of the ways of the sea was passed down by word of mouth from generation to generation of Vikings. And, perhaps they had some technologies now lost.
viking • vikings • longboats • navigation • sunstone • sea lore
A great knowledge of the ways of the sea was passed down by word of mouth from generation to generation of Vikings. And, perhaps they had some technologies now lost.
viking • vikings • longboats • navigation • sunstone • sea lore
Vikings: Mobile Fighting Machines
The Vikings were better than the Saxons at using the resources they seized in battle to their own advantage.
viking • vikings • viking warfare • saxons • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
The Vikings were better than the Saxons at using the resources they seized in battle to their own advantage.
viking • vikings • viking warfare • saxons • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Vikings: Not Ones for Written Records
The Vikings didn't keep written records at first. Thus, the only accounts we have of the initial Viking invasions were written by the victims.
viking • vikings • viking invasions of britain • ancient british history • anglo-saxon england
The Vikings didn't keep written records at first. Thus, the only accounts we have of the initial Viking invasions were written by the victims.
viking • vikings • viking invasions of britain • ancient british history • anglo-saxon england
First Viking Burial Site Found in England
The bodies of two women and four men confirm the discovery of the first Viking burial site ever found in England.
viking • vikings • viking burial site • ancient british history
The bodies of two women and four men confirm the discovery of the first Viking burial site ever found in England.
viking • vikings • viking burial site • ancient british history
i viking - Norse who went plundering
With names like Ivar the Boneless, Eric Bloodaxe, and Thorfinn Skullsplitter, the Norse raided far and wide, instilling fear in their victims and plundering lands where many eventually settled. Who were these pirates and what did it mean to go í víking? Why did the litany "A furore Normannorum libera nos, Domini" - From the fury of the Northmen deliver us, O Lord - sum up the terror their victims felt?
viking • norse • viking • pirates • plunder • russia
With names like Ivar the Boneless, Eric Bloodaxe, and Thorfinn Skullsplitter, the Norse raided far and wide, instilling fear in their victims and plundering lands where many eventually settled. Who were these pirates and what did it mean to go í víking? Why did the litany "A furore Normannorum libera nos, Domini" - From the fury of the Northmen deliver us, O Lord - sum up the terror their victims felt?
viking • norse • viking • pirates • plunder • russia
Stamford Bridge: The Final End of the Viking Threat
Harold and his army scored a smashing victory over the Norwegian invaders at Stamford Bridge only to hear of a Norman invasion in the south.
viking • stamford bridge • 1066 • battle of hastings • harold godwinson • harald hardrada
Harold and his army scored a smashing victory over the Norwegian invaders at Stamford Bridge only to hear of a Norman invasion in the south.
viking • stamford bridge • 1066 • battle of hastings • harold godwinson • harald hardrada
The Armed Viking Doll
Part of valuing a culture is finding creative ways to work through it. Culture is not a tradition so much as a philosophy that continually wraps its head around new situations, new practices, and new people. This is why it can be so interesting to rediscover a culture through the arts and crafts. Here’s a fun project you can do to get acquainted (or reacquainted) with the Viking period.
viking • viking doll • norwegian doll • paper doll • norwegian arts and crafts • moving parts doll
Part of valuing a culture is finding creative ways to work through it. Culture is not a tradition so much as a philosophy that continually wraps its head around new situations, new practices, and new people. This is why it can be so interesting to rediscover a culture through the arts and crafts. Here’s a fun project you can do to get acquainted (or reacquainted) with the Viking period.
viking • viking doll • norwegian doll • paper doll • norwegian arts and crafts • moving parts doll
The Viking Invasion
Ha-ha Jim-lads, it's time to delve into the world of those Scandinavian pirates a little more. Step on in as we look at the invasion!
viking • the vikings • ivar the boneless • ubbi • halfdan • king alfred
Ha-ha Jim-lads, it's time to delve into the world of those Scandinavian pirates a little more. Step on in as we look at the invasion!
viking • the vikings • ivar the boneless • ubbi • halfdan • king alfred
The Viking Longship - Weapon of Terror!
The Vikings were seen as a fearsome group of people, but they might not have earned this image without their weapons and longships!
viking • viking • age • longship • weapons • technology
The Vikings were seen as a fearsome group of people, but they might not have earned this image without their weapons and longships!
viking • viking • age • longship • weapons • technology
Toy Viking Ship
For those of you who enjoy sewing, here’s another simple project to help you celebrate the Viking heritage. This cloth Viking Ship is a wonderful soft-sided toy that will give your child a great introduction to Scandinavian history. If you don’t have a child to give this to, then turn it into a quaint ornament to adorn your Christmas tree.
viking • viking ship • christmas ornament • norwegian sewing project • norwegian crafts • cloth ship
For those of you who enjoy sewing, here’s another simple project to help you celebrate the Viking heritage. This cloth Viking Ship is a wonderful soft-sided toy that will give your child a great introduction to Scandinavian history. If you don’t have a child to give this to, then turn it into a quaint ornament to adorn your Christmas tree.
viking • viking ship • christmas ornament • norwegian sewing project • norwegian crafts • cloth ship
Viking Life
Let's have a look at how the Vikings lived from day-to-day.
viking • vikings • life • society • religion • burial
Let's have a look at how the Vikings lived from day-to-day.
viking • vikings • life • society • religion • burial
Viking Technology
From home life to medicine, let's take a look at Viking Technology!
viking • viking world • life • medicine • homelife • technology
From home life to medicine, let's take a look at Viking Technology!
viking • viking world • life • medicine • homelife • technology
Viking Visions: Bjarmeland & Bjarmer of the White Sea (Part I)
Norse contact with the Bjarmer people lasted from approximately 850 to 1238, although evidence seems to suggest that this contact was perhaps more significant and enduring than this brief time span would imply. I'm interested not so much in the nature of Viking-Bjarmer transactions, but in what these transactions may imply about Viking culture and people. What sorts of cultural meanings were enacted in these transactions and how did the Vikings acknowledge these meanings? What sorts of values were engaged in the cross-cultural negotiations of trade and territory? (part 1 of 2)
viking • bjarmeland • bjermer • vikings • norwegian • games
Norse contact with the Bjarmer people lasted from approximately 850 to 1238, although evidence seems to suggest that this contact was perhaps more significant and enduring than this brief time span would imply. I'm interested not so much in the nature of Viking-Bjarmer transactions, but in what these transactions may imply about Viking culture and people. What sorts of cultural meanings were enacted in these transactions and how did the Vikings acknowledge these meanings? What sorts of values were engaged in the cross-cultural negotiations of trade and territory? (part 1 of 2)
viking • bjarmeland • bjermer • vikings • norwegian • games
Viking Visions: Bjarmeland & Bjarmer of the White Sea (part II)
Norse contact with the Bjarmer people lasted from approximately 850 to 1238, although evidence seems to suggest that this contact was perhaps more significant and enduring than this brief time span would imply. I'm interested not so much in the nature of Viking-Bjarmer transactions, but in what these transactions may imply about Viking culture and people. What sorts of cultural meanings were enacted in these transactions and how did the Vikings acknowledge these meanings? What sorts of values were engaged in the cross-cultural negotiations of trade and territory? (part 2 of 2, including references)
viking • vikings • bjermeland • bjarmer • games • tensions
Norse contact with the Bjarmer people lasted from approximately 850 to 1238, although evidence seems to suggest that this contact was perhaps more significant and enduring than this brief time span would imply. I'm interested not so much in the nature of Viking-Bjarmer transactions, but in what these transactions may imply about Viking culture and people. What sorts of cultural meanings were enacted in these transactions and how did the Vikings acknowledge these meanings? What sorts of values were engaged in the cross-cultural negotiations of trade and territory? (part 2 of 2, including references)
viking • vikings • bjermeland • bjarmer • games • tensions
1976 Oakland Raiders
Finishing 16-1, the 1976 Oakland Raiders are often called the best Raider team in history.
viking • 1976 raiders • super bowl 11 • super bowl xi • raiders steelers • raiders vikings
Finishing 16-1, the 1976 Oakland Raiders are often called the best Raider team in history.
viking • 1976 raiders • super bowl 11 • super bowl xi • raiders steelers • raiders vikings
Aethelred the Unready
Aethelred assumed the throne of England at a time when someone of Alfred's magnitude and ability was needed. Aethelred had neither.
viking • aethelred • aethelred the unready • canute • sveyn • danegeld
Aethelred assumed the throne of England at a time when someone of Alfred's magnitude and ability was needed. Aethelred had neither.
viking • aethelred • aethelred the unready • canute • sveyn • danegeld
Casting the Runes
Casting the runes is an ancient method of divination still pupouat today.
viking • runes • rune stones • norsemen • vikings • nordic
Casting the runes is an ancient method of divination still pupouat today.
viking • runes • rune stones • norsemen • vikings • nordic
Farewell
Farewell to my readers. I'm still on-line, but not writing for Suite101.com. Hopefully, someone else will take up this topic area. It's one that needs to be here.
viking • christian • rock • music • ognyen • medieval
Farewell to my readers. I'm still on-line, but not writing for Suite101.com. Hopefully, someone else will take up this topic area. It's one that needs to be here.
viking • christian • rock • music • ognyen • medieval
Favorite Norse Myths
Favorite Norse Myths holds children entranced from start to finish.
viking • norse • myths • mythology • children • vikings
Favorite Norse Myths holds children entranced from start to finish.
viking • norse • myths • mythology • children • vikings
Film Review: Commercials pt. 2
Medievalesque commercials tend to repeat the same narrow set of themes and images of the Middle Ages.
viking • kia • capital one • yaris • yaris.ca • vikings
Medievalesque commercials tend to repeat the same narrow set of themes and images of the Middle Ages.
viking • kia • capital one • yaris • yaris.ca • vikings
Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan had an empire which stretched from China to the Caspian Sea, and everyone within these lands feared his name.
viking • genghis khan • temujin • caspain sea • romans • alexander the great
Genghis Khan had an empire which stretched from China to the Caspian Sea, and everyone within these lands feared his name.
viking • genghis khan • temujin • caspain sea • romans • alexander the great
Global Warming, Venus and Sunspots
Most scientists think the greenhouse effect causes global warming as on Venus, but is there a contribution from sunspot cycles?
viking • global warming • greenhouse effect • sunspots • sunspot cycles • venus
Most scientists think the greenhouse effect causes global warming as on Venus, but is there a contribution from sunspot cycles?
viking • global warming • greenhouse effect • sunspots • sunspot cycles • venus
Harrington Opera House
Harrington, Washington, is a small dry farming wheat town between Sprague and Ritzville, as the crow flies.
viking • harrington • washington • wa • state • suite101.com
Harrington, Washington, is a small dry farming wheat town between Sprague and Ritzville, as the crow flies.
viking • harrington • washington • wa • state • suite101.com
How to Cheat a Dragon’s Curse
Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III is off on a new wild and whacky adventure in How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse.
viking • vikings • stories • books • kids • children
Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III is off on a new wild and whacky adventure in How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse.
viking • vikings • stories • books • kids • children
Island of Sanday
A visit to the island of Sanday in the Orkney group of Scotland.
viking • sanday • orkney • scotland • islands • sanday
A visit to the island of Sanday in the Orkney group of Scotland.
viking • sanday • orkney • scotland • islands • sanday
Island of Wyre or Weir
A look at an Orkney island which has the stone oldest castle in Scotland.
viking • scotland • orkney • stone • castle • vikings
A look at an Orkney island which has the stone oldest castle in Scotland.
viking • scotland • orkney • stone • castle • vikings
Kenneth MacAlpin, King of Scots and Picts
Kenneth MacAlpin was not the first to take the title of King of Scots and Picts but after him the two races remained united and became known as the Scots.
viking • kenneth macalpin • scots • picts • vikings • oengus
Kenneth MacAlpin was not the first to take the title of King of Scots and Picts but after him the two races remained united and became known as the Scots.
viking • kenneth macalpin • scots • picts • vikings • oengus
Kin-Work and King Harald's Saga: A Feminist Analysis
On the surface, <I>King Harald's Saga</I> (Sturluson, 1966) might not appear to lend itself quite so easily to a feminist interpretation. Yet the themes of betrayal and kin confrontation around which this saga is centered seem to reveal, upon closer reading, that the "work of women" figures prominently in this story. Using Micaela di Leonardo's (1987) concept of "kin work" for the purpose of this analysis, I propose that the creation and dissipation of political/kin tensions became the mechanisms through which women exerted influence in Viking society. These tensions surface throughout the saga through metaphorical identification and situational parallelism.
viking • king haralds saga • feminism • kin work • genealogy • norwegian history
On the surface, <I>King Harald's Saga</I> (Sturluson, 1966) might not appear to lend itself quite so easily to a feminist interpretation. Yet the themes of betrayal and kin confrontation around which this saga is centered seem to reveal, upon closer reading, that the "work of women" figures prominently in this story. Using Micaela di Leonardo's (1987) concept of "kin work" for the purpose of this analysis, I propose that the creation and dissipation of political/kin tensions became the mechanisms through which women exerted influence in Viking society. These tensions surface throughout the saga through metaphorical identification and situational parallelism.
viking • king haralds saga • feminism • kin work • genealogy • norwegian history
King Alfred the Great
King Alfred the Great is the only monarch in British history to be called "The Great". During the Dark Age of Britain he would be a great warrior, leader, and statesman.
viking • alfred the great • dark ages • athelwulf • ashdown • burghal system
King Alfred the Great is the only monarch in British history to be called "The Great". During the Dark Age of Britain he would be a great warrior, leader, and statesman.
viking • alfred the great • dark ages • athelwulf • ashdown • burghal system
O'Briens, Descendants of the High King
The story of Brian Ború, High King of Ireland who is credited for ending the Viking threat once and for all at the Battle of Clontarf
viking • brian ború • high king • ard rí • o'neill • vikings
The story of Brian Ború, High King of Ireland who is credited for ending the Viking threat once and for all at the Battle of Clontarf
viking • brian ború • high king • ard rí • o'neill • vikings
Part I - FIMBULWINTER
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy begins his tale of brave warriors in the land of ice and snow and the midnight sun seeking the altar of the Norse War God Tyr on the eve of Ragnarok!
viking • norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy begins his tale of brave warriors in the land of ice and snow and the midnight sun seeking the altar of the Norse War God Tyr on the eve of Ragnarok!
viking • norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Part II - FIMBULWINTER
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy continues his tale... Our brave warriors face their first challenge! Will they defeat the trolls and continue their quest? Read on...
viking • norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy continues his tale... Our brave warriors face their first challenge! Will they defeat the trolls and continue their quest? Read on...
viking • norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Part III - FIMBULWINTER
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy tells his tale... Snorri and Engakai face their second ferocious challenge! Will they survive? Read on...
viking • norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy tells his tale... Snorri and Engakai face their second ferocious challenge! Will they survive? Read on...
viking • norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Part IV - FIMBULWINTER
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy concludes his tale... Snorri and Engakai face their final challenge before reaching Tyr's altar! What will be their fate on the eve of Ragnarok? Read on...
viking • norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy concludes his tale... Snorri and Engakai face their final challenge before reaching Tyr's altar! What will be their fate on the eve of Ragnarok? Read on...
viking • norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Put on your Party Hat - it's Festival Time in England
The Travel Sleuth looks at some Festival celebrations in Cornwall, Lancashire, and Sussex, and a Viking Reenactment Weekend in York.
viking • festivals • celebrations • england • cornwall • lancashire
The Travel Sleuth looks at some Festival celebrations in Cornwall, Lancashire, and Sussex, and a Viking Reenactment Weekend in York.
viking • festivals • celebrations • england • cornwall • lancashire