Today I'm joined by the world's leading scholar on Viking Berserks, Roderick Dale. Roderick is an archaeologist, Ph.D. in Viking studies, and author of two books about the Viking Age. Please be sure to check out more of his work via the links below. 

Roderick's book ''Vikings: Raids. Culture. Legacy.'' https://amzn.to/2AeAQZQ

Roderick's book ''The Viking Experience'' https://amzn.to/2AiAZLL

Roderick's Berserk Thesis https://bit.ly/2U9bCBW

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Today I'm joined by Professor Carolyne Larrington of Oxford University. We discuss Ragnarök and the events that comprise the End Times in Norse myth. Please be sure to check out her translation of the Poetic Edda, and book on Norse mythology via the links below.

Carolyne's translation of The Poetic Edda https://amzn.to/2uEGKyr

Carolyne's book on Norse Mythology https://amzn.to/2LrSgqw

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Today I talk with Daniele Bolelli who is the host of a podcast called History On Fire. He has been featured on Joe Rogan twice and is the host of one of the largest history podcasts in the world. You can find his podcast via the link below. 

History On Fire https://apple.co/2Qa8CXU

The History of Vikings on YouTube https://bit.ly/2TW2DEh

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Today we will be exploring the Völuspá, with, Luke and Dan of The Northern Myths Podcast. Together, we'll look at the existence of order and chaos in the creation of the world as well as Ragnarök and the End Times.

The Northern Myths Podcast https://apple.co/2FWzdTv

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Today we explore the influence of Skaldic Poetry in Norse Myth, with the author of a historical adventure novel called, ''The Children of Midgard.'' Siobhan Clark tells of many aspects of Norse Myth, and how they have influenced her as a writer. You can find her book via the link below.

The Children of Midgard https://amzn.to/2NGeBii

The History of Vikings on YouTube https://bit.ly/2TW2DEh

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Today I'm joined by Fjörn, who is the creator of a Norse history blog know ''Fjörn's Hall.'' We discuss The Saga of the Volsungs, which is the most famous Norse saga of them all. You can find Fjörn's blog via the link below.

Fjörn's Norse history blog https://fjorns-hall.com/

Dr. Jackson Crawford's translation of The Saga of The Volsungs https://amzn.to/2lO4fQL

The History of Vikings on YouTube https://bit.ly/2TW2DEh

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Today I'm joined by Dr. Jackson Crawford. He's an Old Norse specialist and translator teaching at the University of Colorado Boulder. In our almost hour-long discussion, we cover a plethora of topics, starting with an introduction to Old Norse, and then exploring the Poetic & Prose Edda's, and what the differences between those two primary sources are. We also discuss the many different aspects of Norse Mythology, including the chief attributes among the gods, as well as the characterization of giants ( jötnar) in Norse Myth. You can find more of Dr. Crawford's work via the links below. 

Dr. Jackson Crawford's YouTube channel https://bit.ly/2j0tDi2

Translation of The Poetic Edda https://amzn.to/2Kgf3VH

Translation of The Saga of The Volsungs https://amzn.to/2JYTfhW

The History of Vikings on YouTube https://bit.ly/2TW2DEh

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Today I talk withBjørn Andreas Bull-Hansen. In our conversation, we discuss ''Reviving the Viking Spirit.'' Bjørn is a bestselling Norwegian novelist, bushcrafter, yachtsman, historic archer, and modern day Viking. Please be sure to check out more of his work via the links below.

Bjørn's Youtube channel https://bit.ly/2Pa3YDU

Bjørn's website & blog https://bull-hansen.com/

The History of Vikings on YouTube https://bit.ly/2TW2DEh

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Music: Danheim - Framganga https://danheimmusic.com/

In today's show, I had the honor of talking with Tom Shippey, a British scholar who has taught at six universities in Britain and America, including both Oxford and Harvard, and who succeeded Tolkien (many years later) in the Chair of Medieval Literature at Leeds University. Tom is widely considered one of the world’s leading academic scholars on the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, about whom he has written several books, as well as many books and articles on Old English, Old Norse, and medieval literature generally. We discuss his famous book ''Laughing Shall I Die: Lives and Deaths of the Great Vikings,'' which you can find via the link below.

Tom's book ''Laughing Shall I Die'' https://amzn.to/2LSAnhE

Tom's blog, and more of his work https://bit.ly/1lfNwg8

The History of Vikings on YouTube https://bit.ly/2TW2DEh

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Today I'm joined by Stephanie Craig, host of The History Fangirl Podcast, and full-time world traveler. We discuss traveling to Scandinavia and some helpful tips for those who plan to travel there. Please be sure to check out more of Stephanie's work via the links below.

The History Fangirl Podcast https://bit.ly/2Q8jzJj

Stephanie's second travel podcast, ''Rick Steve's Over Brunch'' https://bit.ly/2QbSntp

My Interview on The History Fangirl Podcast https://bit.ly/2EdMENc

The History of Vikings on YouTube https://bit.ly/2TW2DEh

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