The History of Vikings
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The Saga of Icelanders – Migration to ”A New World” With Dr. Mathias Nordvig
I had the honor of speaking with the incredible Dr. Mathias Nordvig! Dr. Nordvig teaches at the University of Colorado Boulder, in the Nordic Studies Program. He teaches Pre-Christian Nordic mythologies, Scandinavian folklore, Nordic memory studies,
Understanding the Study of History With Professor CJ
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.
Dragon Lords – The History & Legends of Viking England With Eleanor Parker
In today's episode, I'm joined by Eleanor Parker. She is Lecturer in Medieval English Literature at Brasenose College, Oxford. Dr. Parker writes an acclaimed blog in her guise as ‘’A Clerk of Oxford’’. In 2015 her blog won the Longman-History Today Awa...
The Vinland Sagas – Viking Women in The New World With Siobhan Clark
A conversation Scottish novelist Siobhan Clark, about the Viking discovery of North America, and the women that played important roles in the expedition! Be sure to pick up a copy of Siobhan's latest book ''The Children of Midgard!'' -
Viking Berserkers & Úlfhéðnar With Roderick Dale
Today I'm joined by the world's leading scholar on Viking Berserkers, Roderick Dale! Roderick is an archaeologist, Ph.D. in Viking studies, and author of two books about the Viking Age. Be sure to pick up a copy of Roderick's books,
Ragnarök & The End Times in Norse Mythology With Carolyne Larrington
In today's episode, Professor Carolyne Larrington of Oxford University joins us again to talk all things Ragnarök, as well as the events comprising the End Times. Carolyne Larrington is Professor of Medieval European Literature, University of Oxford,
History On Fire – The Art of Storytelling & Living History With Daniele Bolelli
A discussion with inspirational history podcaster Daniele Bolelli! Daniele is the host of History On Fire, as well as The Drunken Taoist Podcast. He has been featured on Joe Rogan twice, and is the host of one of the largest history podcasts in the wor...
The Völuspá – Order & Chaos in Norse Myth With The Northern Myths Podcast
Today we will be exploring the Völuspá, with our good friends Luke and Dan of The Northern Myths Podcast! Together, we'll look at the existence of order and chaos in the creation of the world as well as Ragnarök and the end times.
Skaldic Poetry, Heimdall, and The Jomsvikings, With Siobhan Clark
Today we explore the influence of Skaldic Poetry in Norse Myth, with the author of historical adventure novel, ''The Children of Midgard''. Siobhan Clark tells of many aspects in Norse Myth, and how they have influenced her as a writer.
The Saga of The Volsungs With Fjörn The Skald
In today's episode, I'm joined by Fjörn, the man behind the wonderful Norse history blog Fjörn's Hall. Fjörn and I dive deep into The Saga of The Volsungs, one of the most influential Viking sagas of all time!