Author: Jens
Open Yale Courses – HIST 210: THE EARLY MIDDLE AGES, 284–1000
This Yale lecture series covers the years 284 to 1000, the Early Middle Ages, and is free! You can download the MP3s or watch the videos, or read the transcripts, or put your index fingers on your tem... Read More
A Second Dig Reveals Bronze-Age Gold
At a site that was previously excavated and cataloged, an amateur archeologist dug some more and found some incredible treasures, 2000 gold spirals. Sif’s hair, maybe? http://www.thelocal.dk/201... Read More
Decoding Anglo-Saxon Art
Does this mean something? Yes! It means Read more at The British Museum: Decoding Anglo-Saxon Art... Read More
Midgard Wood Artwork – Midgart
I need this in my house: Source unknown! As soon as I find out where this comes from or who made it, I’ll update this post. Found it! https://www.etsy.com/shop/midgart... Read More
Viking Metal
If you’re looking to brush up on your use of metals during the Viking age, look no further: http://vikingmetalwork.blogspot.ca/ This website is a treasure trove (pun intended) of amazing informa... Read More
Skotland is an Unwelcome and Inhospitable Country Offering Rewards Only to the Bold
The only places the Norse could have expected a safe reception was Orkney and Shetland! Well, we’re on our way to Scotland this spring, hopefully things go smoothly. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/... Read More
The Mysteries Of The Universe Unveiled: Beard Oil.
I discovered something that may turn the beard oil industry against me: Hask hair oils. Disclaimer: I don’t work for Hask or anybody associated with them or their distributors or their mothers o... Read More