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When a Chieftain Breaks the Law by Gina Conkle

  When you say "Viking" and "Chieftain" in the same sentence, images of powerful men come to mind. You might also conjure a "wild west" style of lawlessness. This perception is well-earned in some cases. Yet,…

Audr the Deep Minded: Jarls, Kings, and Leaders Blog series

Follow my blog with Bloglovin   This month we’re turning back to the Viking Age with the Jarls, Kings, and Leaders blog series. The first outline I did looked like a Who’s Who of Viking men. And…

History Thursday: A Woman’s Wisdom on How to Conquer

  We've all heard, "Behind every great man stands a woman."  I'd push the adage further. Beside every great man stands a great woman.  Especially when it comes to Vikings. Archaeologists have lately declared Viking women fought alongside Viking…

How ‘Dark’ were the Dark Ages for Women?

The Dark Ages. Those times conjure bad images. Disease. Famine. Poverty. When barbarians trounced Rome, a power vacuum hung over Europe. The vast connection of roads once protected by Roman soldiers gave way to outlaws. By the…

Warning! Shocking News Ahead

If you’re a woman… People tend to have preconceived notions of a woman’s place in history. Some true, many not. I challenge you to peel back the layers of time. Take another look at people and…

How Do They Celebrate Christmas???

They celebrate a curious blend of religious practices mixed with traditional folklore...in Iceland, that is. Nowadays, most Icelanders enjoy a Christmas similar to other modern nations: good food and sharing gifts with friends and family. However, there's…

Once Upon A Dark Time… Entangled’s Trick or Treat Blog Hop

If Grimm's Fairy Tales gives you the shivers, try this scary Viking story. (Like to share? Click to tweet)   Once Upon a Dark Time…   There lived a Rus king, wealthy and powerful, a man blessed with daughters…

Where Did Life Begin? With the Vikings, that is… Part 1

The title could be "In the beginning..." or "Watch out!  Driftwood ahead!"  (click to tweet)     Huh, driftwood?  A little strange, I know. I'll come 'round to that later. Find a comfy spot. Icelander Snorri Sturluson liked a good…

2nd Half of Top Ten Countdown: Why Vikings are Cool

5 Reasons Vikings are Cool (click to tweet)   And all of these reasons are non-violent. I bet you didn't think you'd find that on this Viking list?   5. Great Engineering Simply put: Ships.  Vikings lacked complex tools…

Why Do We Love Vikings? Part 2

50 Shades of Democracy...Or Were the Dark Ages Really That Dark?       When you hear about Vikings, terms like "rule followers" or "law abiding citizens" don't jump to mind, right?  You're more apt to picture a raider's rampage with shield…

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