That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast
In Viking times, a ‘Thing’ was a gathering; a place where leaders and warriors could meet and talk. In the 21st century, our ‘Thing’ is a virtual place where Viking academics and enthusiasts from around the world can come together to share knowledge.
Join Miranda and Lucas, from the JORVIK Viking Centre, as they delve into another fascinating topic about Vikings, archaeology, and more!
Episodes
90 episodes
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’...
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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 ...
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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 multif...
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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, stat...
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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, dea...
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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...
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Viking Bestiary: Elves in Norse Myths and Sagas
Explore the captivating world of Elves in Norse mythology, from mischievous folklore creatures to epic, magical beings. We are again joined by Max, a JORVIK Viking Centre veteran, as we navigate through Old Norse literature, wading thr...
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Cracking Kennings and Confounding Riddles: Viking and Anglo-Saxon Wordplay
Join us this New Year's Day for an intriguing exploration of Viking riddles!Today were joined by Max, a seasoned JORVIK Viking, who unveils the world of Viking riddles, from clever kennings to the downright silly.Explore t...
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The Tale of Audun and the Polar Bear
In the spirit of the season, we're taking a short break for Christmas, but fear not – we have a special treat for you. Join us for a nostalgic revisit of one of our favourite episodes: "The Tale of Audun and the Polar Bear", formerly titled "Tr...
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Ragnarok Unveiled: Twilight of the Gods
It's getting cold, and dark, which means its the perfect time to talk about Ragnarok - the coldest and darkest story of all! In this episode, we journey deep into the heart of Norse mythology to unravel the legendary tale of Ragnarok – ...
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A Journey to Ad Gefrin with the Anglo-Saxons
As some of you may know, the Vikings we celebrate and teach people about were Anglo-Scandinavians, meaning they were part Norse and part Anglo-Saxon. In this episode we get hear more about the Anglo-Saxons who populated the area known ...
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Amleth: The Viking Saga Behind Hamlet and The Northman
Get ready to set sail back in time with us this week as we revisit the captivating tale of Amleth, the inspiration behind Shakespeare's Hamlet and Robert Eggers's The Northman (2022). In this episode, Miranda and Lucas take you on a thrilli...
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How to Train Your Ormr: Dragons in the Viking Age
Join us as we delve into the intriguing world of Viking dragons. Unlike the majestic winged fire-breathing dragons of modern fantasy, these creatures from Old Norse mythology are a diverse and enigmatic bunch. Miranda and Lucas dis...
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JORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: Brooches, Buckles and Blades
Join Lucas and Miranda as they continue their stroll around the JORVIK Viking Centre.This time they're discussing a display case filled with some of the smaller personal items worn by the people of Viking age York for adornment, status and ...
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Interview with a Special Guest: Jackson Crawford
Following a Saga-ful Summer, with the release of our multi-part Saga of the Volsungs and re-release the Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok, we sit down to speak with one of the people who make Saga adaptations possible, Jackson Crawford. Jackson C...
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Rerelease: The Legend of Ragnar Lothbrok
We hope you’ve enjoyed our 5 part adaptation of the Saga of the Volsungs released throughout this summer. This particular saga may have concluded, but did you know that the Saga of the Volsungs has a sequel?So whilst we prepare a new se...
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Saga of the Volsungs pt 5: Death and Deceit
Join us for the final part of the Saga of Volsungs. In this conclusion to the saga magic and manipulation tragically separates Sigurd and Brynhild, turning love into hate and friends into enemies, whilst cursed dragon’s gold and the plans of Od...
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Saga of the Volsungs pt 4: Oaths and Omens
Join us for Part 4 of the Saga of the Volsungs. In this episode Sigurd comes face to face with the terrifying venomous dragon Fafnir, beginning a chain of events that may lead to the doom of the Volsung family!If you’ve not done so alre...
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Saga of the Volsungs pt 3: Revenge and Renewal
Join us for Part 3 of the Saga of the Volsungs. In this episode we meet a new member of the Volsung family: Sigurd, perhaps the greatest hero of all the sagas! Learn of his birth, his vengeance and the origins of his legendary foe: the dragon F...
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Saga of the Volsungs pt 2: Passion and Poison
Join us for Part 2 of the Saga of the Volsungs. In this episode hear how the twins Signy and Sigmund, the last of the Volsungs, went to dark and desperate lengths to win vengeance upon the wicked King Siggeir, unaware that certain one-eyed god ...
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Saga of the Volsungs pt 1: Blood and Betrayal
Join us round the fire as we begin telling one of the greatest sagas of Old Norse literature: The Saga of the Volsungs. In this first part of the story learn about the divine origins of the Volsung family, the betrayal that nearly destroyed the...
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All-Father's Day
As we've just celebrated Father's Day there's no better time of year to discuss the All-Father himself: Odin. But just how many children does the All-Father have and what do we know about them? Is Odin truly the father of us all and, if so, jus...
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LGBTQ+ Vikings?
In this episode Miranda and Lucas chat about LGBTQ+ Viking history, discussing the clues and pieces of evidence found within saga literature. Very little written evidence survives from the Viking age, but through some saga literature we can fin...
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Something Skald Something New: Viking Storytelling
Over two years ago, in our very first episode, Lucas and Miranda talked about the basics of Viking Storytelling. Now, two years on, with an even better understanding of the Vikings and Podcasting, they take a look at the Myths and Sagas again.&...
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