Shieldmaidens: Women of the Norse World

Shieldmaidens: Women of the Norse World

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Shieldmaidens: Women of the Norse World episodes

  • Episode Twenty-three: Interview with Nancy Marie Brown

    In this episode, Johanna and K.S. talk with Nancy Marie Brown, author of The Far Traveler: Voyages of a Viking Woman, The Real Valkyrie: The Hidden History of Viking Warrior Women, and many more!


    Links:

    Nancy Marie Brown: www.nasw.org/users/nmb

    Johanna Wittenberg: www.johannawittenberg.com

    K.S. Barton: www.ksbarton.com

    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode Twenty-two: a year end recap and chat with Johanna and K.S.

    In this episode, Johanna and K.S. chat with each other about their year. They talk about discovery writing, their year in writing, their travels where they visited historical sites (separately), what they've learned in their research lately, and so much more!


    Links:

    Johanna Wittenberg: Johanna Wittenberg – Powerful women of the Viking Age

    K.S. Barton: K.S. Barton Author - Viking stories of love and adventure

    1 hr 13 min
  • Episode Twenty: Collaboration with Valhalla Conversations

    In this episode, Johanna and K.S. joined with Soul Chaser Becky on her YouTube channel, Valhalla Conversations! Our conversation was about Worthy Women of Sagas and Myth. We had a lively discussion with Johanna, Becky, and K.S. sharing our favorite women from Norse history and mythology.


    Johanna Wittenberg: johannawittenberg.com

    K.S. Barton: ksbarton.com

    Rebecca Hill: linktr.ee/soulchaserbecky

    1 hr 40 min
  • Episode Eighteen: Women Travelers

    In this episode, Johanna and K.S. discuss Viking women who traveled to distant lands, like modern-day Istanbul, and even to North America!


    Links:

    Johanna Wittenberg:

    Johanna Wittenberg – Powerful women of the Viking Age
    K.S. Barton:
    K.S. Barton Author - Viking stories of love and adventure

    1 hr 14 min
  • Episode Seventeen: Women's Work

    In this episode, Johanna and K.S. discuss women's work, of which there was plenty! Brewing beer, spinning wool and flax, weaving, sewing, and any textile work, was the domain of women. Even the sails for the famous Viking longships were made by women, and it could take years to weave just one sail. Join us to learn more!


    Johanna Wittenberg: johannawittenberg.com

    K.S. Barton: ksbarton.com

    1 hr 17 min
  • Episode Sixteen: Norse Goddesses, Part Two

    In this episode, Johanna and K.S. continue their discussion of goddesses in the Norse world.


    Links:

    Johanna Wittenberg: Johanna Wittenberg – Powerful women of the Viking Age

    K.S. Barton: K.S. Barton Author - Viking stories of love and adventure

    54 min
  • Episode Fifteen: Norse Goddesses, Part One

    In this episode, Johanna and K.S. discusses goddesses in the Norse world. In part one, they talk about some of the more famous goddesses, like Freya and Frigg, while also discussing some lesser known ones. Did you know Loki had a wife? You'll learn about her in this episode!


    Links:

    Johanna Wittenberg - johannawittenberg.com

    K.S. Barton - ksbarton.com

    1 hr 8 min
  • Episode Fourteen: The Four Aspects of the Viking Soul

    In this episode, Johanna and K.S. discuss the four aspects or parts of the Viking's soul: the hamr, hugr, hamingja, and the fylgja. In this belief system, certain people could shape shift into animals and do astral projections; Viking "luck" was something that had agency; and Vikings were all born with a guardian animal. All this and more!


    Johanna Wittenberg: johannawittenberg.com

    K.S. Barton: ksbarton.com

    1 hr 13 min

About Shieldmaidens: Women of the Norse World

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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.