Several passages on the Rok stone – the world’s most famous Viking Age runic monument – suggest that the inscription is about battles and for over a hundred years, researchers have been trying to connect the inscription with heroic deeds in war. Now, thanks to an interdisciplinary research project, a new interpretation of the inscription … Continue reading The Nine Riddles of the Rök Stone
Should I stay or should I go?
Loyalty to your king is the highest honour. But what if you don't have a king? Today's modern labour conditions are nothing like anything in the viking age. Well, except for slavery maybe. Viking society was stratified in an elite consisting of the nobles, free man who were land owners, mostly. At the bottom there … Continue reading Should I stay or should I go?
The Viking Ship At Gjellestad Comes To Life Online
A Viking ship and old settlements which were discovered at Gjellestad outside Halden in 2018 have now been brought to life. Researchers from Ostfold University College have led a project to create the digital grave site. Read more https://archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspot.com/2020/04/the-viking-ship-at-gjellestad-comes-to.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+TheArchaeologyNewsNetwork+(The+Archaeology+News+Network)
Drunk I was, I was dead-drunk
A better burden | may no man bearFor wanderings wide than wisdom;Worse food for the journey | he brings not afieldThan an over-drinking of ale.Less good there lies | than most believeIn ale for mortal men;For the more he drinks | the less does manOf his mind the mastery hold. Over beer the bird | … Continue reading Drunk I was, I was dead-drunk
Pagan beliefs: nature, druids and witches
Almost 57,000 people in England and Wales identify themselves as Pagan, according to the 2011 census, making Paganism the largest non-mainstream religion. In addition there were nearly 18,000 Druids, Heathens and Wiccans - all groups which are identified as Pagan. Paganism is best described as a group of religions and spiritual traditions based on a … Continue reading Pagan beliefs: nature, druids and witches
Unique Pagan Temple Unearthed In Norway
A fascinating discovery is shedding light upon pre-Christian Scandinavian religion and early Christian inroads into Norway. In the Norwegian press, this highly important find is being called "unparalleled," "first of its kind" and "unique," said to have been "deliberately and carefully hidden" - from invading and destructive Christians. Read further: https://archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspot.com/2012/03/unique-pagan-temple-unearthed-in-norway.html#Oe13Va5Tbgz3tQlt.99
11 things to know about the present day practice of Ásatrú, the ancient religion of the Vikings
The religion of the original Viking settlers of Iceland, the old Norse paganism Ásatrú, is not just still alive and well in Iceland, it is undergoing something of a renaissance. Here is our quick guide to the current state of Ásatrú, the ancient religion of the Vikings, in Iceland. Read further: https://icelandmag.is/article/11-things-know-about-present-day-practice-asatru-ancient-religion-vikings
Iron Age ‘Warrior’ Burial Uncovered In West Sussex
A richly-furnished grave belonging to an Iron Age ‘warrior’ buried 2,000 years ago has been uncovered in West Sussex by UCL archaeologists. Read more https://archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspot.com/2020/01/iron-age-warrior-burial-uncovered-in.html
What is Self-Reliance and How to Develop It?
Self-reliance is all that it sounds like plus considerably more. If not introduced to the world by Ralph Waldo Emerson, it was definitely brought to much popular public awareness by his 1841 essay Self-Reliance. In positive psychology, self-reliance has strong theoretical significance thanks to its implications for happiness. You’ll probably notice some overlap, or at least … Continue reading What is Self-Reliance and How to Develop It?
Roman Coin Found In Northern Norway May Redraw Historic Trade Map
The Roman coin was found only 15 centimetres deep in the soil; it dates back to the time of Emperor Marcus Aurelius and is the northernmost find of its kind, signalling that trade contacts in the area date back to the Iron Age. Read more https://archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspot.com/2020/01/roman-coin-found-in-northern-norway-may.html
Ásatrú, the old Norse Paganism is the fastest growing and largest non-Christian religion in Iceland
The religious practices and convictions of Icelanders have been undergoing rapid changes in the past years. The most recent data from Registers Iceland shows that Icelanders continue to turn their backs on the National Church of Iceland. At the turn of the century 89% of Icelanders were members of the National Church. This figure has … Continue reading Ásatrú, the old Norse Paganism is the fastest growing and largest non-Christian religion in Iceland
The Modern Heathen 