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Nordic Mythology Podcast
Daniel Farrand
24 episodes
11 hours ago

Have you ever wondered "What is a Viking?", "Were Vikings tattooed?" or "Did they ever REALLY use the Blood Eagle? If so, then this is the right podcast for YOU.


In this podcast, follow along Daniel Farrand's (Owner of Horns of Odin) journey as he tries to make sense of the complex history of the Viking Age and Nordic Mythology, through easy to digest, funny, natural (and often very honest) conversations. 


Daniel is joined by Co-Host (and in house archaeologist) Margrethe Havgar, as the pair are joined by a host of guests; which include world leading scholars and Viking Age creators, to world renowned musicians and movie stars. 


So, if you've ever asked "Were Runes used for magic?" or "is Thor REALLY the only person who can lift his hammer?". We'll definitely have an episode on it


But be prepared to be told, "It's Complicated."


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Have you ever wondered "What is a Viking?", "Were Vikings tattooed?" or "Did they ever REALLY use the Blood Eagle? If so, then this is the right podcast for YOU.


In this podcast, follow along Daniel Farrand's (Owner of Horns of Odin) journey as he tries to make sense of the complex history of the Viking Age and Nordic Mythology, through easy to digest, funny, natural (and often very honest) conversations. 


Daniel is joined by Co-Host (and in house archaeologist) Margrethe Havgar, as the pair are joined by a host of guests; which include world leading scholars and Viking Age creators, to world renowned musicians and movie stars. 


So, if you've ever asked "Were Runes used for magic?" or "is Thor REALLY the only person who can lift his hammer?". We'll definitely have an episode on it


But be prepared to be told, "It's Complicated."


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes (20/24)
Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 289 - Berserker and Ulfhednar with Dr Roderick Dale

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags sit down with archaeologist Roderick Dale to tell us about his research into Berserkers and Ulfhednar.


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Pick up Rodrick's book:


https://www.amazon.co.uk/Realities-Berserkr-Studies-Medieval-History/dp/0367


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com



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11 hours ago
1 hour 23 minutes 7 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 288 - Valkyries and Shieldmaidens with Carolyne Larrington and Cat Jarman

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by Carolyne Larrington and Cat Jarman. Two beacons in their own fields within Norse mythology and history, who are here to regale us with the legends of the Valkyrie.


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Follow Cat on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/catjarman


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com


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1 week ago
1 hour 27 minutes 45 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 287 - Sweden's Strongest Valkyrie with Michaela Maass

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags chat with Michaela Maass, AKA Sweden’s Strongest Valkyrie, as she tells her tales of her journey to becoming the inspiring athlete she is known as today.


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Follow Michaela on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/unknownudie


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 weeks ago
1 hour 31 minutes 7 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 286 - Being Harald with Peter Franzén

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags meet with King Harald Finehair himself, Peter Franzén. Actor extraordinaire who is also a director, author, screenwriter, and occasional knife maker.


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Follow Peter on his Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/peter.franzen


Also check out the auction sight for one of his knives:


https://www.hellmanhuutokaupat.fi


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 weeks ago
1 hour 6 minutes 47 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 285 - Nexion- Sundrung with Jósúa Hróðgeir Rood

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by friend of the podcast Jósúa Hróðgeir Rood to discuss their new Nexion album, Sundrung, and its use of Nordic culture through black metal.


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Follow Jósúa on his Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/josua_hrodgeir/?hl=en


Also pick up their new album on the band's Bandcamp page:


https://nexion.bandcamp.com/


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com



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4 weeks ago
1 hour 45 minutes 34 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 284 - Secrets of the Ice with Julian Post-Melbye

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags sit down with Julian Post-Melbye to discuss his recent escapades to discover what artefacts lie in the disappearing ice of southern Norway.


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Follow Julian on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/secretsoftheice


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 month ago
1 hour 11 minutes 24 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 283 - Fantasy Fitness with Tank Tolman

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags welcome Tank Tolman to bring his wholesomeness to the podcast and talk about how he uses his reach to promote good throughout the fitness community.


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Follow Tank on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/tanktolman/?hl=en


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 month ago
1 hour 15 minutes 52 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 282 - The Warriors of Heilung with Kai Uwe Faust

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags sit down with Kai Uwe Faust, world-renowned artist and musician from Heilung, to talk about his years of artistry, from his tattoo career to his current projects with Norse Choir Kriigerkvlt.


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Follow Kai on his Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordictattoo/


Also check out his clothing website:


https://old-norse.com/


And Kriigerkvlt's Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/kriigerkvlt/


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 month ago
1 hour 5 minutes 35 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 281 - Sounds of War with Felix Lummer

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags catch up with Felix Lummer as he tells us all about his studies into the Belliphonic, also known as the Sounds of War.


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Follow Luciano on his academia page:


https://hi.academia.edu/FLummer


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 month ago
1 hour 33 minutes 42 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 280 - Swords of the Salme with Luciano Pezzoli

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags meet with Luciano Pezzoli to do a deep dive into the five decorated swords from the Salme ship burials.


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Follow Luciano on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/notis.compungo


Also check out the Children of Ash Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/childrenofash


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com



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2 months ago
2 hours 4 minutes 42 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 279 - Trans Through Time with Dr. Basil Arnould Price

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by Dr. Basil Arnould Price, an Assistant Professor of Queer and Medieval Literature, to discuss the history of transgenderism, gender identity, and queer acceptance in the Medieval period.


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Follow Basil on Bluesky:


https://bsky.app/profile/basilaprice.bsky.social


Also check out his EDU page:


https://ucla.academia.edu/BasilPrice


And contact him via email:


basil.price@oneonta.edu


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 months ago
2 hours 5 minutes 46 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 278 - Mythbusting with Richard Wakeman

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags team up with Richard Wakeman to combine their knowledge to determine what is fact and what is fiction in Viking history and archaeology.


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Follow Richard on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/richardkwakeman


Also check out his tattoo studio's Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/old.world.remains


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 months ago
1 hour 42 minutes 14 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 277 - Return Of The Picts with Hamish Lamley

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags catch up with Hamish Lamley as we revisit the topics of the Picts and how their culture evolved to become part of Scotland's cultural heritage.


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Check out Hamish work on his website:


https://www.pictavialeather.co.uk/


Also follow Hamish on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/pictavia.leather


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 months ago
1 hour 17 minutes 13 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 276 - Making Maille with Tom Cox

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by Tom Cox as he tells us all about the history and production process of making maille armour.


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Follow Tom on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/the_strong_medic


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 months ago
1 hour 20 minutes 28 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 275 - Blodorn Englar with Tom Robinson & Phil McEwan

In this week's episode, Dan is re-joined by Tom Robinson and Phil McEwan to talk all about their independent Viking group Blodorn Englar.


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Follow Blodorn Englar on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/blodornenglar


Also, check out Tom's blacksmithing website:


https://www.tomrobinsonmetalwork.com/


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 months ago
1 hour 32 minutes 42 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 274 - You're Not A Warrior with Raurigh Dale

In this week's episode, Dan catches up with returning guest Raurigh Dale to discuss the modern interpretations of Viking warriors and why Dan refers to them as the Deadpool of history.


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Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 months ago
1 hour 25 minutes 34 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 273 - Radicalisation Of The Vikings with Ross Downing

In this week's episode, Dan interviews Ross Downing, a researcher and author, to talk about how many far-right organisations and harmful ideologies have adopted many aspects of Viking culture.


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Check out Ross's book:


https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/germanic-and-slavic-paganisms-9781350423916/


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 months ago
1 hour 42 minutes 54 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 272 - What is a God? with Dan & Mags

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags dive into the most complex question that is at the centre of all good mythology: What is a God?


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Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 months ago
1 hour 32 minutes 52 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 271 - Nordic Folktronica Project with Rúnahild

In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe interview Rúnahild, a musical artist who explores their own spiritual connection to nature through her music.


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Check out Rúnahild on their website:


https://runahild.com


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes 25 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 270 - Decoding Viking Art with Rebeca Franco Valle

In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe catch up with Rebeca Franco Valle to talk about various artefacts featuring Viking art and the meanings behind their symbols.


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Follow Rebeca on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/withinthenorth


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes 19 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast

Have you ever wondered "What is a Viking?", "Were Vikings tattooed?" or "Did they ever REALLY use the Blood Eagle? If so, then this is the right podcast for YOU.


In this podcast, follow along Daniel Farrand's (Owner of Horns of Odin) journey as he tries to make sense of the complex history of the Viking Age and Nordic Mythology, through easy to digest, funny, natural (and often very honest) conversations. 


Daniel is joined by Co-Host (and in house archaeologist) Margrethe Havgar, as the pair are joined by a host of guests; which include world leading scholars and Viking Age creators, to world renowned musicians and movie stars. 


So, if you've ever asked "Were Runes used for magic?" or "is Thor REALLY the only person who can lift his hammer?". We'll definitely have an episode on it


But be prepared to be told, "It's Complicated."


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.