In this episode we begin to explore the gritty details of Norse society in the Viking Age by reading the Eddic Poem Rigsthula. Along the way we will talk about cross-dressing, lumpy bread and generally introduce our discussion about Viking Age Society and how factors like gender, class and status could impact one's place within it.

In this episode we begin to explore the gritty details of Norse society in the Viking Age by reading the Eddic Poem Rigsthula. Along the way we will talk about cross-dressing, lumpy bread and generally introduce our discussion about Viking Age Society and how factors like gender, class and status could impact one's place within it.

33 - A Journey Through Society: The Lay of Rig

Sharing the History of The Viking Age, one podcast at a time.

We are covering the History of Scandinavia during the Viking Age. We're exploring Raiding, Trading and Settlement of Scandinavians abroad as well as the culture and society of the Norse homelands.

Join us to learn more than you ever thought you wanted to know about the people, for better or worse, history knows as the Vikings.

Society & Culture

History

Sharing the History of The Viking Age, one podcast at a time. We are covering the History of Scandinavia during the Viking Age. We're exploring Raiding, Trading and Settlement of Scandinavians abroad as well as the culture and society of the Norse homelands. Join us to learn more than you ever thought you wanted to know about the people, for better or worse, history knows as the Vikings.

Share 33 - A Journey Through Society: The Lay of Rig

Sign up to save your podcasts

33 - A Journey Through Society: The Lay of Rig

33 - A Journey Through Society: The Lay of Rig

More shows like Viking Age Podcast

History Extra podcast

The British History Podcast

The History of England

The Ancient World

The History of China

The History of Egypt

The History of English Podcast

Dan Snow's History Hit

The History of Ancient Greece

The Explorers Podcast

The History of Vikings

The Hellenistic Age Podcast

History of the World podcast

The Ancients

Gone Medieval