According to Norse myth, Skadi first visited Asgard, the home of the gods, to seek revenge. A giantess, she went armed for ...

Most of the surviving information we have about Norse mythology and legendary Viking history was written by Snorri Sturluson, ...

As a scientist, Sara Cox realises the dangers her beloved birds face. As an artist, she wants to help everyone else understand too. Sara stops walking and points excitedly over the drystone wall into ...

BY DR. MANJIRI PRABHU* It was the Runes and Runestones that took me to Sweden. And Rune Divination. I have claimed previously ...

Despite their power, few words at the time made it from Old Norse into the English language. Simply put, English wasn’t a language that budged easily. At the time, English had about 25,000 words, and ...

AUBURN, Ala. – No. 20 Auburn scored in four of the five middle innings and the backend of the bullpen held Old Dominion scoreless in a 10-4 win in the series opener Friday night at Plainsman Park.

Norse Atlantic Airways is crediting its new commercial strategy for slashing losses, as it seeks to balance its scheduled operation with wet-lease activity. The carrier is focusing on a fleet of ...

Her story was described across Old Norse texts, which spun legends about Freya’s magic necklace and feathered cloak, her chariot drawn by cats, and her role in the afterlife. Still, her story is ...

Odin was able to transform into animals and gained knowledge ... There is still no clear picture of how old Norse mythology is and how it has evolved. It is not as simple as piecing together ...

New discoveries are breaking old assumptions about Viking women, rewriting history by restoring them to their rightful place on the battlefield.

Gain near-native language skills in a mainland Scandinavian language while developing a deep understanding of the Viking Age. This degree teaches highly transferable skills in cultural literacy and ...