A Journey Through Medieval York
Join us on a captivating walking tour through the historic streets of York, which was one of the greatest and most important cities of Medieval England. On this immersive tour, you'll meet Medieval characters who bring the splendour and squalor of the city's Medieval History to life. Starting at Clifford’s Tower, the largest surviving structure of York’s Medieval Castle, we'll travel to iconic locations like the Shambles, York Minster and the ruins of St Mary’s Abbey. Through vivid storytelli...
10 Huhti 58min
A Journey Through Viking York
Join us on a captivating walking tour through the historic streets of York, known in the Viking Age as Jorvik. On this immersive tour, you'll meet Viking characters who bring the city's 200 years of Viking History to life. Starting at St Helen’s Square, where the Viking invaders first crossed the river Ouse, we'll travel to iconic locations like York Minster, King's Square, and the Ouse Bridge. Through vivid storytelling and historical insights, you'll explore how the Viking legacy is still p...
20 Touko 202457min
Runes and Remedies: Exploring Viking Medicine
Join Miranda and Max as they delve into the fascinating world of Viking medicine, exploring remedies for ailments ranging from joint pain to the fear of being struck by lightning. Delving into ancient texts like the Lacnunga Manuscript, Bald's Leechbook, and The Old English Herbarium, we uncover the remedies that were available to people a thousand years ago. Help to examine the effectiveness of these remedies, from bramble baths to buttery concoctions, shedding light on what might have worke...
6 Touko 202449min
Viking Bestiary: Dwarfs in Norse Myths and Sagas
In the latest episode in our Viking Bestiary series, we're shifting our focus from the enchanting world of Elves (who we spoke about a few episodes ago) to the realm of Dwarfs. Join us as we delve deep into the Norse sagas, exploring the multifaceted nature of these diminutive yet formidable beings. Dwarfs in Norse mythology are far more than just stout, bearded craftsmen dwelling in mountain halls. We'll unravel the complexities of their character, their interactions with gods and humans, an...
8 Huhti 202445min
JORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: Shoes, Sheaths, and Silk
Join Miranda and Max as they continue their stroll around the JORVIK Viking Centre. This time they're discussing a display case filled with some smaller and more ornate personal items worn by the people of Viking age York for adornment, status and practical purposes. For our past Gallery Walk Throughs check out: JORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: Travel and Trade JORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: Skeletons JORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: Brooches, Buckles and Blad...
11 Maalis 202435min
Mythical Mischief Revisited:Loki and the Golden Apples
Thank you all who partook in JORVIK Viking Festival 2024, whether in person or online! We had so much fun that we need a small hiatus to recover, so this week we'll take a look back at a saga from last year: Gather 'round once more, dear listeners, as That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast revisits the legendary tale of Loki and the Golden Apples in an enchanting encore presentation! Join the ever-curious Silly History Boys as they spin the yarn of a mischievous trickster, a mystical bird, and ap...
26 Helmi 202433min
The JORVIK Viking Centre Gets the Herefordshire Hoard
Discovered by metal detectorists near Leominster in 2015, the Herefordshire Hoard consists of silver coins, gold jewellery and a single silver ingot. It was buried between AD 870 and AD 879 and is likely connected with the presence of the Viking ‘Great Army’ in the Kingdom of Mercia during that period. The Hoard reveals new information about politics in the late 9th century, demonstrating the movement and activity of the Viking army and an alliance between the kingdoms of Mercia and Wes...
12 Helmi 202435min
