Today I talk with friend of the show, Bjørn Andreas Bull-Hansen. In our conversation, we discuss ”The Viking Mentality.” Bjørn is a bestselling Norwegian novelist, bushcrafter, yachtsman, historic archer, and modern day Viking. Please be sure to check out more of his work via the links below.
Bjørn’s Youtube channel https://bit.ly/2Pa3YDU
Bjørn’s website & blog https://bull-hansen.com/
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Music: Danheim – Framganga https://danheimmusic.com/
Today I am joined by Jonna Jinton, Swedish artist, photographer, and musician. Listen for a discussion about the ancient Swedish herding call known as ”Kulning.” Please be sure to check out more of her work via the link below.
Jonna’s Website & Jewelry Shop https://jonnajinton.se/
The Book I Recommended ”The Origin of Words, Names, and Everything in Between” http://bit.ly/originofnames
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Today I chat with Dr. Janina Ramirez, inspirational historian, broadcaster, and author based at the University of Oxford. Dr. Ramirez host’s podcast called ”Art Detective” and is the author of a new book called ”Riddle of The Runes – A Viking Mystery.” You can find her book via the link below.
Riddle of the Runes https://amzn.to/2oTBWll
Dr. Ramirez’s Podcast https://apple.co/2BMuUWW
The History of Vikings on YouTube https://bit.ly/2TW2DEh
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Today I’m joined by Anders Winroth, Professor of Medieval History at Yale University. He is the author of a wonderful book called ‘’The Conversion of Scandinavia – Viking Merchants and Missionaries in the Remaking of Northern Europe.’’ Listen for a discussion on how Scandinavia transitioned from paganism to Christianity, and how the Vikings viewed the Chrisitan God. You can find Anders’ wonderful book via the link below.
Anders’ book https://amzn.to/2NcUE5f
The History of Vikings on YouTube https://bit.ly/2TW2DEh
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Today I talk with Dr. Mathias Nordvig who teaches at the University of Colorado Boulder, in the Nordic Studies Program. He teaches Pre-Christian Nordic mythologies, Scandinavian folklore, North Atlantic and Greenlandic literature, reception history of the Viking Age, and much more! In today’s episode, we explore The Saga of Icelanders, and how we can use them as a source for the Viking Age. We also discuss the exceptionality of Iceland, and why migration promotes individualism. Please be sure to check out more of his work on Academia.edu via the link below.
More of Dr. Nordvig’s Work https://bit.ly/2Q68kRI
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Music: Danheim – Framganga https://danheimmusic.com/
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Professor CJ, host of The Dangerous History Podcast. We discuss how one should go about studying history, the institutions, and individuals who have controlled it for so long, and understanding historical biases. Please be sure to check out CJ’s podcast via the link below.
Professor CJ’s Dangerous History Podcast: http://profcj.org/
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Today I’m joined by Eleanor Parker, who is Lecturer in Medieval English Literature at Brasenose College, Oxford. She writes an acclaimed Medieval history blog in her guise as ‘’A Clerk of Oxford,” and has just written a book titled ‘’Dragon Lords: The History And Legends of Viking England.” You can find her book via the link below.
Eleanor’s book: https://amzn.to/2vDun5S
The History of Vikings on YouTube https://bit.ly/2TW2DEh
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Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries that you might have noah@thehistoryofvikings.com
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A conversation with Scottish novelist Siobhan Clark, about the Viking discovery of North America, and the Norse women who were at the forefront of exploration. Please be sure to check out Siobhan’s Viking adventure novel ”The Children of Midgard,” via the link below.
The Children of Midgard: https://amzn.to/2NGeBii
The History of Vikings on YouTube https://bit.ly/2TW2DEh
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Music: Danheim – Framganga https://danheimmusic.com/
Today I’m joined by the world’s leading scholar on Viking Berserks, Roderick Dale. Roderick is an archaeologist, Ph.D. in Viking studies, and author of two books about the Viking Age. Please be sure to check out more of his work via the links below.
Roderick’s book ”Vikings: Raids. Culture. Legacy.” https://amzn.to/2AeAQZQ
Roderick’s book ”The Viking Experience” https://amzn.to/2AiAZLL
Roderick’s Berserk Thesis https://bit.ly/2U9bCBW
The History of Vikings on YouTube https://bit.ly/2TW2DEh
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Today I’m joined by Professor Carolyne Larrington of Oxford University. We discuss Ragnarök and the events that comprise the End Times in Norse myth. Please be sure to check out her translation of the Poetic Edda, and book on Norse mythology via the links below.
Carolyne’s translation of The Poetic Edda https://amzn.to/2uEGKyr
Carolyne’s book on Norse Mythology https://amzn.to/2LrSgqw
The History of Vikings on YouTube https://bit.ly/2TW2DEh
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Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries that you might have noah@thehistoryofvikings.com
Music: Danheim – Framganga https://danheimmusic.com/