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Shieldmaidens: Women of the Norse World is a monthly podcast that takes a deep dive into the lives of women in the Viking Age, exploring their roles, experiences, and contributions to Norse society.... more
FAQs about Shieldmaidens: Women of the Norse World:How many episodes does Shieldmaidens: Women of the Norse World have?The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.
December 12, 2023Episode Nine: the Norse Celebration of JolIn this episode, Johanna and K.S. discuss the winter celebration of Jol/Yul in Viking age. Links:Johanna Wittenberg - Johanna Wittenberg – Powerful women of the Viking AgeK.S. Barton - K.S. Barton Author - Viking stories of love and adventure ...more52minPlay
November 14, 2023Episode Eight: Healers and MidwivesIn this episode, Johanna and K.S. discuss the Norse women who were healers and midwives. As you'll discover, these women were clever, strong, and brave.Links:Johanna Wittenberg: Johanna Wittenberg – Powerful women of the Viking AgeK.S. Barton: Home - K.S. Barton Author - Viking stories of love and adventure ...more1h 6minPlay
October 10, 2023Episode Seven: the Norse UndeadIn this episode, Johanna and K.S. discuss the Norse beliefs in the undead. We talk about the draugr, barrow-dwellers, and a woman who wouldn't stay put after she was dead. Links: Johanna - Johanna Wittenberg – Powerful women of the Viking AgeK.S. - Home - K.S. Barton Author - Viking stories of love and adventure...more1h 7minPlay
September 12, 2023Episode Six: Norse sorceresses in archaeologyIn this episode, Johanna and K.S. discuss the human sorceresses discovered in archaeology. In episode five, we discussed magical women in the written sources, and when we combine the stories and the archaeology, we get a rich picture of these remarkable women. Links: Johanna Wittenberg: https://johannawittenberg.com/K.S. Barton: https://ksbarton.com/...more1h 1minPlay
August 08, 2023Magical Human WomenIn this episode, Johanna and K.S. discuss the Volur and other human Norse women who performed magic.Links: Johanna Wittenberg - Johanna Wittenberg – Powerful women of the Viking AgeK.S. Barton - K.S. Barton Author - Viking stories of love and adventure...more1h 2minPlay
July 11, 2023Episode Four: Supernatural WomenIn this episode, Johanna and K.S. discuss supernatural women like the Nornir and the Disir. Links: Johanna Wittenberg - Johanna Wittenberg – Powerful women of the Viking AgeK.S. Barton - K.S. Barton Author - Viking stories of love and adventure...more44minPlay
June 13, 2023Episode Three: Shieldmaidens in MythologyIn this episode, Johanna and K.S. discuss shieldmaidens in Norse mythology, like the Valkyries!Links:Johanna Wittenberg - Johanna Wittenberg – Powerful women of the Viking AgeK.S. Barton - K.S. Barton Author - Viking stories of love and adventure...more44minPlay
May 09, 2023Episode Two: Shieldmaidens in archaeologyIn this episode, Viking fiction authors Johanna Wittenberg and K.S. Barton discuss the archaeological discoveries of some very important Norse women!Links: Johanna Wittenberg – Powerful women of the Viking AgeHome - K.S. Barton Author - Viking stories of love and adventure...more54minPlay
April 19, 2023Episode One: Shield Maidens in the Written SourcesIn this episode, Johanna and K.S. discuss the references to shield maidens in the written sources - women like Hervor, Lagertha, and Brynhildr. Links: Johanna Wittenberg - Johanna Wittenberg – Powerful women of the Viking AgeK.S. Barton - K.S. Barton Author - Viking stories of love and adventure...more32minPlay
April 18, 2023TrailerIn this episode, authors Johanna Wittenberg and K.S. Barton discuss the new podcast!Links:Johanna Wittenberg - Johanna Wittenberg – Powerful women of the Viking AgeK.S. Barton - Home - K.S. Barton Author - Viking stories of love and adventure...more6minPlay
FAQs about Shieldmaidens: Women of the Norse World:How many episodes does Shieldmaidens: Women of the Norse World have?The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.