Category Archives: Viking history
The Mystery of the Famous Lewis Chessmen
In 1831, on the Isle of Lewis in the Western Isles of Scotland, a stunning hoard was found. Rather than the usual silver and gold that excites treasure hunters and historians alike, this hoard contained…
How Far into North America did Vikings go? Part 2
The Case of the Kensington Runestone continues...
L' Anse aux Meadows
This famous UNESCO World Heritage Site is widely accepted as a pre-Columbian Nordic settlement, dating around the year 1000. You can find L'Anse aux Meadows in…
How Far into North America did Vikings go? Part 1
The case of the Kensington Runestone
Take a trip to central MinnesotaIn 1898, Swedish immigrant Olof Ohman unearthed the stone pictured above in Douglas County, Minnesota. Ohman found the stone tangled in tree roots while clearing…
Who Would You be in Viking History?
Taking a different turn in Viking history for another look at the women who shaped the Norse world. This post is different. It's something of a Cosmo-esque quiz. Read about four real Viking women, consider their…
Putting His Best Foot Forward: A Story of Rollo the Walker by Gina Conkle
Bend or Stand?
Today's post takes you back to Normandy with a funny, but true tale of humor and diplomacy a la Viking style.
Thanks to History Channel's Vikings, most people know Ragnar Lothbrok and his Viking…
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
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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…
How to Eat Like a Viking: It’s in the Cheese by Gina Conkle
The Cheese Alternative
In one part of Spain, there's a tradition that tells of Viking raiders who came to conquer but got stuck on an island in the middle of a river because local fighters defeated…
How to Eat Like a Viking: The Tale of Bone Broth by Gina Conkle
My Viking food journey has begun. Today's adventure was the age old cooking process of broth making.
Most of grab a few cans of broth around the holidays and don't think twice about what it takes…
How to Eat Like a Viking: 3 Things You Must Know First by Gina Conkle
How to Eat Like a Viking: 3 Things You Must Know First*
After a trip to Sweden in 1999, Vikings have fascinated me. The first romance novel I wrote was Norse Jewel, a Viking romance. But, the…
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