The History of Vikings

In today’s show, I had the honor of talking with Tom Shippey, a British scholar who has taught at six universities in Britain and America, including both Oxford and Harvard, and who succeeded Tolkien (many years later) in the Chair of Medieval Literature at Leeds University.” Tom is widely considered one of the world’s leading academic scholars on the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, about whom he has written several books, as well as many books and articles on Old English, Old Norse, and medieval literature generally. We discuss his famous book Laughing Shall I Die: Lives and Deaths of the Great Vikings. I implore you to purchase yourself a copy of Tom’s book, as I can promise you won’t regret it! You can find Tom’s book via the link below, and you can also find this blog and more of his work via the second link below!Tom Shippey’s book Laughing Shall I Die: https://amzn.to/2LSAnhETom Shippey’s blog, and more of his work: www.academia.edu  (search “Tom Shippey”) for contents, discount offer, blog.Follow The History of Vikings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryofViking?lang=enFeel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries that you might have: noah@thehistoryofvikings.com

In today’s episode, my good friend Stephanie Craig, host of The History Fangirl Podcast and full-time world traveler, shares some priceless traveling advice for anyone planning a trip to the Vikings’ ancestral homeland of Scandinavia! Traveling to Europe (especially Scandinavia) can be very expensive, but in today’s episode, Stephanie gives practical advice on ways to cut costs and save money when traveling! I’ve recently just booked my own vacation to the Viking city of  York U.K. so I especially enjoyed the countless tips and conversation had in today’s episode! Below are some links to Stephanie’s 2 travel podcasts, an episode she did with fellow Viking podcaster Lee Accomando, and the interview that I did on her show!The History Fangirl Podcast:  https://historyfangirl.com/history-fangirl-podcast/Stephanie’s second travel podcast, Rick Steve’s Over Brunch: https://historyfangirl.com/rick-steves-over-brunch/Iceland’s Thingvellir interview with Lee Accomando: https://historyfangirl.com/icelands-thingvellir/My Interview on The History Fangirl Podcast: https://historyfangirl.com/roskilde-the-vikings-go-to-denmark/Follow The History of Vikings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryofViking?lang=enFeel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries that you might have: noah@thehistoryofvikings.com

I had the absolute privilege of having an excellent discussion about daily life during The Viking Age, with the author of my all-time favorite book about the Vikings, Anders Winroth! Anders Winroth is the Professor of Medieval History and Birgit Baldwin Professor of History at Yale University, as well as the author of a magnificent book called The Age of The Vikings. I highly recommend this book and will provide a link to it below! This episode is really something special, and I hope you enjoy listening to it, as much as I did! I highly recommend you purchase a copy of Anders’ glorious book: https://amzn.to/2IxXUGJ Follow The History of Vikings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryofViking?lang=enFeel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries that you might have: noah@thehistoryofvikings.com

Tune in for a brilliant discussion with renowned British coin dealer Jon Mann! Jon and I talk all about Viking coins, the process of unearthing and discovering new Medieval coin hoards, and all of the fascinating things we can learn about the Vikings by looking at and studying their coins! Be sure to check out all of the beautiful coins available in Jon’s online shop via the link below!You can find Jon on his incredible website and on Twitter.Jon’s Website/Shop: https://www.jonmanncoins.com/Jon’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/JMNumismatistFollow The History of Vikings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryofViking?lang=enFeel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries that you might have: noah@thehistoryofvikings.com

Tune in for a guided tour of Viking Age Britain! My good friend Pete, acclaimed history Youtuber and historian, takes us on a journey through time, to discover the glorious battles, influential kings, and the emerging towns and ports of Viking Age Britain that would forever shape the course of world history! Pete runs a splendid Youtube channel called History Time that is LOADED with tons of great videos about the Vikings!You can find Pete on his AMAZING Youtube channel, Facebook, and Twitter.Pete’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9v4QG3AQEP3zuRvVs2dAg Pete’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryTimeOfficial/Pete’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/historytimepeteFollow The History of Vikings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryofViking?lang=enFeel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries that you might have: noah@thehistoryofvikings.com

The Mead of Poetry is such a gripping tale, telling of the time when two sociopathic dwarves murdered the wisest human being who ever lived, then embark on a killing spree, murdering two giants, whose son later seeks to avenge their death. A truly marvelous myth centered around Odin and his quest for wisdom!  Follow The History of Vikings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryofViking?lang=en Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries that you might have: noah@thehistoryofvikings.com

A lovely discussion with the author of an impeccable Viking book series all about King Hakon The Good of Norway! Eric Schumacher tells the rich story of how Hakon The Good must fight to claim and keep the high seat of Norway in his two books God's Hammer and Raven's Feast. I encourage you to purchase at least one, if not both of the books in  The Hakon's Saga series called which is linked below! It would help both Eric and myself out quite a bit! Enjoy!  The 1st Book God's Hammer: https://amzn.to/2HDimFH The 2nd Book Raven's Feast: https://amzn.to/2HDirct You can find Eric on Twitter or on his website. Twitter: https://twitter.com/darkagescribe Website: https://www.ericschumacher.net/ Follow The History of Vikings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryofViking?lang=en Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries that you might have: noah@thehistoryofvikings.com   

A delightful conversation with fellow Viking podcaster Aonghus, the host of North by Northwest. Aonghus is a passionate Viking enthusiast who embraces many of the old Viking traditions through reenacting and archaeological experimentation! He also runs his own Viking history podcast called Norse by Northwest, which I would highly recommend!  You can find Aonghus on Facebook, Twitter, and at his website.  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/norsebynorthwestpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NorseNorthwest Website: http://www.norsenorthwest.com/ Follow The History of Vikings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryofViking?lang=en Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries that you might have: noah@thehistoryofvikings.com   

A lovely discussion with Professor Carolyne Larrington about the involvement of Christianity in Norse Mythology! Carolyne Larrington is Professor of Medieval European Literature at Oxford University and Official Fellow and Tutor at St. John's College. She is the author of a wonderful book on Norse Mythology called The Norse Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Heroes, as well as the author of a Translation of The Poetic Edda.  You can find her on Twitter and at her website. You can find her books via the links below.  Her book on Norse Mythology: https://amzn.to/2Krlv9A Her Translation of The Poetic Edda: https://amzn.to/2HCJmFw Twitter: https://twitter.com/profcarolyne Website: https://carolynelarrington.wordpress.com/ Follow The History of Vikings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryofViking?lang=en Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries that you might have: noah@thehistoryofvikings.com

A conversation about women during The Viking Age with Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir! Jóhanna is a specialist in Norse literature, myth, and manuscripts. She is a lecturer at Yale University and is currently writing a book about Viking women, which will be coming out in 2019. The book will be titled Valkyrie, and in today's episode, Jóhanna shares some of the wonderful things that she has learned while researching her book! We talk all about Viking women, touching on everything from Valkyries, Shieldmaidens, and The Sagas, to longboat sails, female court poets, and human sacrifice! This is an episode you won't want to miss!  You can find Jóhanna on Twitter!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/sagaknitter?lang=en Follow The History of Vikings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryofViking?lang=en Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries that you might have: noah@thehistoryofvikings.com

A conversation with inspirational historian and acclaimed history Youtuber Hilbert! Today's episode is packed with knowledge, as Hilbert and I discuss the many different facets of The Viking Age! From Shieldmaidens and Viking women to naval warfare and Viking battle tactics, Hilbert and I explore every area of Viking life! We also ask important questions like - How did the Viking Age begin?  You can find Hilbert on Youtube, Twitter, and Facebook.  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Zc6_BhPXiCWZlrZP4EsEg Twitter:  https://twitter.com/historywhilbert?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistorywHilbert/ Follow The History of Vikings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryofViking?lang=en Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries that you might have: noah@thehistoryofvikings.com

A conversation with famous Youtube gaming star Pixelated Apollo! We'll be discussing the newest game in the Total War series, set right during The Viking Age, called Thrones of Britannia! Total War has produced many different games, and each one is set during a different period in history. All Total War games are extensively researched so that the games are historically accurate. Thrones of Britannia is an excellent way to visualize The Viking Age, and really understand what that time period looked like!   You can find Pixelated Apollo on Youtube, Twitter, and Facebook.  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45a_j76kNDwJvbc2ufOkJg Twitter: https://twitter.com/PixelatedApollo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pixelatedapollo/ Follow The History of Vikings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryofViking?lang=en Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries that you might have: noah@thehistoryofvikings.com

A conversation with Lee Accomando, fellow Viking podcaster, and host of The Viking Age Podcast.  You can find him on Twitter or at his website.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/vikingagepod?lang=en Website: http://vikingagepodcast.com/ Follow The History of Vikings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryofViking?lang=en Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries that you might have: noah@thehistoryofvikings.com

The Death of Baldur is one of the most famous stories in Norse Mythology. Baldur was the most beloved of all the gods. The son of Odin, the Allfather, and Frigg the Queen of Asgard, Baldur was a handsome, gracious, and cheerful character who gladdened the hearts of all who were around him.  The Death of Baldur is the story of the ominous dreams he began to have about his death, and how Loki eventually killed the fairest of all the gods

Norse Mythology was the religion of the Vikings. It's a collection of stories and myths that gave meaning to the Vikings lives. In this episode, we will learn how the universe was created, as well as the nine different worlds in which all creatures live.