There is a considerable number of myths surrounding the Vikings and the Viking Age. Among the most well known ones are the claims according to which they there were ruthless barbarians who plundered Catholic abbeys during the Dark Ages only out of a cruel instinct, while others have it that they worn horned or winged…
‘Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli’ is an Icelandic historical film released in October, 1981. The film is set in 10th century Iceland (specifically between 940–980) and revolves around a family blood feud in the early medieval Iceland. Based on the actual saga of Gisli (known in Icelandic as ‘Gísla saga Súrssonar‘ – ‘The saga of…
During the High Middle Ages, in a relatively remote part of the world, some of the most renowned historical manuscripts of all time were written. As opposed to what contemporary authors wrote about in mainland Europe throughout the Middle Ages (stories about brave knights and princesses for instance), it was in Iceland that the first…
This article represents a brief overview on the fate of the lost Vikings of Greenland and their historical legacy throughout the centuries. We’ll start off with a noteworthy quote by Robert J. McNamara: ‘The west coast of Greenland was the site of a thriving Viking colony for hundreds of years. Originally settled by explorers who…
Below you can check a top of 5 most illustrative films about the Norsemen and the Viking Age, a period in European history that took place during the early Middle Ages. These audio-visual productions range in terms of both historical accuracy and artistic license, with some films opting for fictional plots while others expose a…
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