Making a Warrior
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Research project @Oslo/Uppsala/Reykjavík/Copenhagen Examining viking warriorhood and its representations past and present Project info: https://www.khm.uio.no/english/research/projects/making-a-warrior
When, during the World Cup, you feel the urge to contest a viking heritage by claiming other Scandinavian groups - hang on - 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠, it may be time to go outside for a bit.
Yet another brilliant case of vikingisms from the world of comic books.
Comics in the Golden Age@comicsinthega.bsky.social · last mo.The Tarzan Sunday strip by Hal Foster from June 30, 1935.
New in Viking Europe | Viking Connections is the latest volume in the new series, a milestone publication from the most important and prestigious academic conference on the Viking Age. Find out more here ⬇️ www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10....
Many congratulations to our friends at the Museum of Danish America for a successful first month of Vikingmania! We were very happy to contribute survey data and videos to the exhibition. In Elk Horn, IA until Apr 2027; on tour afterwards! www.danishmuseum.org/exhibition/v... 📸 Adam Bierstedt/MoDA
Today's vikingism: this composite photograph of Norway's national football team dressed as pop-culture vikings ⚽ 📸 David Yarrow
I recently came across this IG video by Dan Snow, talking about the viking attack on Zutphen. While it's always good to see more attention drawn to this particular part of the viking world, this is an example of this history being unhelpfully sensationalised out of proportion. 🧵 1/7
Addendum: A few years ago, I wrote a small opinion piece about the casual sensationalism with which vikings are characterised in media and academia. The trend sadly continues unabated today: archive.is/uDR0j 🧵 end.
Today's vikingism: this 9m tall mural in Lindsborg, Kansas. Realised by Cal and Allena McNichols, it is one of several viking-themed murals in the town, whose nickname is 'Little Sweden' due to its Nordic heritage.
We appreciate the radical honesty in some of our Great Viking Survey answers: GVS: 'Can you explain what you thought about your museum visit?' Participants: 'To be honest, I have no idea if it was good information' 'it made me hate vikings more' 'I was there for the food which was great'
The new viking game about the 845 siege of Paris is looking great!
Mystery solved? The decoration is exceedingly similar to the animal head terminals on the horse harness bows from Møllemosegård and Søllested, with some apparent creative liberties taken by the artist. Many thanks to @trixranderson.bsky.social!
Making a Warrior@makingawarrior.bsky.social · 3mo agoToday's vikingism: this image of a 'Norse Decoration' by William Gibb († 1929), listed as the prow ornament of a viking ship. Unclear which (mock-)historical figurehead, if any, this is based on. Any guesses? (National Galleries of Scotland, D 4068)
Today's vikingism: this image of a 'Norse Decoration' by William Gibb († 1929), listed as the prow ornament of a viking ship. Unclear which (mock-)historical figurehead, if any, this is based on. Any guesses? (National Galleries of Scotland, D 4068)
Thrilled to have made it out to sunny Cardiff for 'Viking and Wales: Past and Present' at the Norwegian Church Arts Centre. The exhibition, on until 17 May, incorporates some of the early UK results from our Great Viking Survey!
Lovely to see that my chapter in the upcoming Viking Congress volume is already available for download (OA), courtesy of @livunipress.bsky.social. It considers the role of viking camps as distinct social spaces, being both safe havens and homes. www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10....
Today's vikingism: the replica of the 12th-century Gol Stave Church, built at the Norwegian pavilion of Epcot Center in Walt Disney World, Florida.
Today's vikingism: the Up Helly Aa galley sheds of Shetland. Found in communities across the islands, they act as centres of operations for 'squads' as they prepare for local celebrations of the fire festival, including the construction of a galley that is set aflame as part of the festivities.
Today's vikingism: the Up Helly Aa galley sheds of Shetland. Found in communities across the islands, they act as centres of operations for 'squads' as they prepare for local celebrations of the fire festival, including the construction of a galley that is set aflame as part of the festivities.
Today's vikingism: a pen drawing of a scene from Snorri's Saga of St. Olaf, depicting the titular figure's first voyage with his foster-father Hrani. Halfdan Egedius (1899). Oslo, Nasjonalmuseet, NG.K&H.B.06256.
Today's vikingism: a pen drawing of a scene from Snorri's Saga of St. Olaf, depicting the titular figure's first voyage with his foster-father Hrani. Halfdan Egedius (1899). Oslo, Nasjonalmuseet, NG.K&H.B.06256.
Looking forward to visiting @vikingvalley.bsky.social in a few weeks' time, and to talk about some of the many ways we (mis)remember the viking past in our everyday present.
Lectures & Workshops — Viking Valley - The viking experience
I Viking Valley i Gudvangen - 20 km frå Flåm - finn du vikinglandsbyen Njardarheimr. Her kan du reise tilbake til vikingtida. Bli med på aktivitetar i vikinglandsbyen og opplev korleis det var å vere ...
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Speaking of exhibitions, we're thrilled to also be contributing to the upcoming 'Vikingmania!', developed by our friends at the Museum of Danish America - more details soon!
Vikingmania! - Museum of Danish America
Dates Location Kramme GalleryMuseum Building2212 Washington StreetElk Horn, IA 51531 The modern world is obsessed with the Vikings. Movies, sports teams, and more connect to medieval Scandinavia. Desp...
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"The exhibit is dedicated to explaining why the Vikings are still so cool." I feel a summer road trip to Elk Horn may be called for.
Making a Warrior@makingawarrior.bsky.social · 5mo agoSpeaking of exhibitions, we're thrilled to also be contributing to the upcoming 'Vikingmania!', developed by our friends at the Museum of Danish America - more details soon!
Speaking of exhibitions, we're thrilled to also be contributing to the upcoming 'Vikingmania!', developed by our friends at the Museum of Danish America - more details soon!
Vikingmania! - Museum of Danish America
Dates Location Kramme GalleryMuseum Building2212 Washington StreetElk Horn, IA 51531 The modern world is obsessed with the Vikings. Movies, sports teams, and more connect to medieval Scandinavia. Desp...
danishmuseum.org
Petition to once again - properly and correctly - refer to late Scandinavian prehistory as 'the Fabulous Age'.
We're excited to go and see 'Vikings and Wales: Past & Present' at the Norwegian Church Arts Centre in Cardiff next month. Some of the findings from our Great Viking Survey have helped shape the exhibition and will also be on display!
VIkings and Wales: Past & Present tickets on Thursday 2 Apr | Norwegian Church Arts Centre | FIXR
Buy tickets to VIkings and Wales: Past & Present on Thursday 2 Apr at Norwegian Church Cardiff | FIXR
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One of our survey respondents characterised present-day popular viking outfits as 'lawn chair armour', and there is frankly no better description out there.
Following the earlier Oseberg and Gokstad ship relocations, the Tune ship, snug in its steel rig, has started its journey into the new Museum of the Viking Age (@uio.no) today. Over the course of three days, it will travel a total of 130 metres at a top speed of c. 24 cm per minute.
