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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…