Havamal – Odin’s Words of Wisdom w/ Dr. Jackson Crawford
Today I speak with Dr. Jackson Crawford, an Old Norse specialist, and translator teaching at the University of Colorado Boulder. We discuss the Old Norse poem Hávamál and how it contributes to our und...
29 Nov 201930min
Thingvellir and Viking Assembly Sites w/ Dr. Alexandra Sanmark
Today I chat with Dr. Alexandra Sanmark, Reader in Medieval Archaeology at the Centre for Nordic Studies at the University of the Highlands and Islands. We discuss assembly sites across the Old Norse ...
16 Okt 201926min
The Old Norse Language w/ Dr. John Hines
Today I speak with Dr. John Hines, Professor of Archaeology at the School of History, Archaeology, and Religion at Cardiff University. We discuss the origin of the Old Norse language and the influence...
16 Sep 201938min
Why Did the Viking Age Begin? w/ History with Hilbert
Today I chat with prolific historical YouTuber and good friend Hilbert. In today’s episode, we ask the important question ”Why did the Viking Age begin?” and discuss the causes and effects of the medi...
8 Sep 201926min
Tolkien’s Old Norse Influences w/ Dr. Ármann Jakobsson
Today I chat with Dr. Ármann Jakobsson, Professor of medieval Icelandic literature at the University of Iceland. We discuss the ways in which Old Norse literature inspired the literary works of J.R.R....
26 Aug 201931min
Historical Worship of the Norse Gods w/ Dr. Terry Gunnell
Today I chat with Dr. Terry Gunnell, Professor of Folkloristics at the University of Iceland. We discuss the historical worship of the Norse gods and the evidence available for this in literature, arc...
5 Aug 201926min
The Life & Legend of Ragnar Lothbrok w/ Dr. Elizabeth Ashman Rowe
Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Elizabeth Ashman Rowe of Cambridge University about the life and legend of Ragnar Lothbrok. In this episode, we discuss historical sources for his life an...
29 Juli 201928min
The Life & Work of Snorri Sturluson w/ Dr. Vésteinn Ólason
Today I chat with Dr. Vésteinn Ólason former director of the Arni Magnusson Institute, the foremost repository of old Icelandic manuscripts. He is also a retired professor of literature and an author ...
8 Juli 201920min
