The History of Vikings

Noah Tetzner
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The History of Vikings

A podcast featuring scholarly discussions about Vikings, Norse myth, & the history of medieval Scandinavia. Hosted by Noah Tetzner. Follow The History of Vikings on Twitter: @HistoryofViking Email Noah with ideas for future episodes: noah@thehistoryofvikings.com

  1. 15 HR AGO

    The Movie ''The Northman'' with Dr. Carolyne Larrington

    Support this podcast by visiting our sponsor Genomelink. P.S. - You can get the exclusive Viking DNA Report, usually $29, for free! Just use the promo code ''HISTORY'' or follow this link: https://genomelink.io/signup/?pc=history Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr

    46 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    From Asgard to Valhalla: Norse Gods & Goddesses with Dr. Heather O'Donoghue

    Support this podcast by visiting our sponsor Genomelink. P.S. - You can get the exclusive Viking DNA Report, usually $29, for free! Just use the promo code ''HISTORY'' or follow this link: https://genomelink.io/signup/?pc=history Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr

    56 min

  3. 2 OCT

    A Norse Yuletide Ghost Story: Grettir's Duel with Glámr with Dr. Ármann Jakobsson

    Support this podcast by visiting our sponsor Norse Tradesman P.S. - You can get get 15% off their entire store  by visiting: https://norsetradesman.com/podcast Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr

    53 min

  4. 19 SEPT

    Einar Selvik of Wardruna

    Support this podcast by visiting our sponsor Genomelink. P.S. - You can get the exclusive Viking DNA Report, usually $29, for free! Just use the promo code ''HISTORY'' or follow this link: https://genomelink.io/signup/?pc=history Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr

    1 hr

  5. 29/11/2023

    Viking Yule: The Norse Winter Holiday & the Wild Hunt w/ Dr. Terry Gunnell

    Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/historyofviking Visit my friend and Swedish blacksmith, Philip Lufolk: https://lufolk.com Medieval Scandinavians and other Germanic peoples celebrated a holiday called Yule during the time of year when days became longer and winter was at its peak.  What was this holiday and how was it celebrated? Do we have surviving evidence for what happened at Yule celebrations during the Viking Age?  In today’s holiday-themed episode, I’m joined by Dr. Terry Gunnell, Professor Emeritus of Folkloristics at the University of Iceland and returning podcast guest. Dr. Gunnell was kind enough to answer my call for his expertise when it comes to the winter holiday of Yule. Be sure to check out his previous interviews on The History of Vikings, which are the episodes titled ‘’Norse Mythology & a Pantheon of Gods’’ and ‘’Historical Worship of the Norse Gods’’. Email Noah with ideas for future episodes: noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/historyofviking Visit my friend and Swedish blacksmith, Philip Lufolk: https://lufolk.com

    44 min

  6. 22/11/2023

    Viking Combat: The Violent Society of the Norse w/ Hurstwic

    Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/historyofviking During the Middle Ages, seafaring Scandinavian marauders wrought havoc in lands both near and far—from Iceland to Finland, and Córdoba to Constantinople. These were warriors who belonged to an altogether violent society. They are known to us today as Vikings.  One may read about their military exploits in Old Norse sagas and the chronicles of Christian monks; walk across the remains of warships and ring fortresses, or behold their carefully preserved weapons in some of Europe’s finest museums.  Yet, it has always been unclear to me how the Vikings fought. Did they use battle tactics? Were young warriors formally trained for battle? How should we understand warfare as it relates to the Viking way of life?  Today on the podcast, we’ll be addressing all of this and more in an exciting episode about Viking combat.  Joining me to discuss this topic is William R. Short, manager and lead researcher of Hurstwic, a New England-based organization devoted to Viking culture. In addition to co-authoring his latest book, William wrote Viking Weapons and Combat Techniques along with Icelanders in the Viking Age.  I’m also joined today by Reynir A. Óskarson, an Icelandic martial arts instructor and combat researcher at Hurstwic. Reynir has been recognized by the Wrestling Association of Iceland for his study of glíma, the Viking-age empty-hand combat that evolved into Iceland's national sport. William and Reynir authored a book entitled Men of Terror: A Comprehensive Analysis of Viking Combat. Email Noah with ideas for future episodes: noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/historyofviking

    57 min

  7. 26/01/2023

    Viking Encampments

    Today I chat with Dr. Christian Cooijmans, British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Liverpool and author of Monarchs and Hydrarchs: The Conceptual Development of Viking Activity across the Frankish Realm (c. 750–940) Referenced in Today’s Episode: Monarchs and Hydrarchs ''Down by the River: Exploring the Logistics of Viking Encampment across Atlantic Europe'' Follow Dr. Christian Cooijmans on Academia.edu Email Noah with ideas for future episodes: noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr

    46 min

  8. 14/10/2022

    Viking Warrior Women | Vikings in Poland

    Today I chat with Dr. Leszek Gardeła, a Researcher at the National Museum of Denmark and author of multiple books on the Viking Age. Support this podcast by visiting our sponsor, Atlas VPN: https://get.atlasvpn.com/Vikings Referenced in Today’s Episode: Women and Weapons in the Viking World: Amazons of the North Follow Dr. Leszek Gardeła on Academia.edu Email Noah with ideas for future episodes: noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr

    45 min
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A podcast featuring scholarly discussions about Vikings, Norse myth, & the history of medieval Scandinavia. Hosted by Noah Tetzner. Follow The History of Vikings on Twitter: @HistoryofViking Email Noah with ideas for future episodes: noah@thehistoryofvikings.com

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  • Creator
    Noah Tetzner
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    90
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 Noah Tetzner
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    The History of Vikings

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