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Battle magic and mythology 2

Valkyries, berserkers and wolf-skins

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Everything old is new again

Star Wars is showing us why

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Short walking tour in a typical German medieval town!

A brief tour in a typical German medieval town with rich architecture and picturesque half-timbered houses!

May 24 • Dr Irina Manea

How to live (and die) in a camp of the Viking Great Army

The Vikings town-on-the-go

May 22 • Dr Irina Manea

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Three women who ruled the Viking world

Let’s explore how three powerful women in history were instrumental in shaping the Viking Age and Norse culture, challenging traditional views of female…

May 15 • Dr Irina Manea

All things Vikings -- and a little extra along the way!

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These medieval beliefs about the moon will fascinate you

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Ritual drinking in the Old Norse world

"A bird of unmindfullness flutters over ale-feasts, wiling away men's wits"

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A guide to Old Norse magic lecture 4

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