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The Norse may have ruled parts of northern Wales in the early 11th century, specifically in Anglesey and Gwynedd, though the degree to which is unclear. Old Norse had relatively little impact on Welsh linguistics, and the Old […]
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In 1427, the Portuguese navigator Diogo de Silves first set foot on an uninhabited, Sun-kissed island with white sand beaches, crystal blue bays, and dramatic cliffs, proclaiming it Santa Maria Island. Later arrivals by other Portuguese explorers revealed […]
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The Stone Age boy has now been reconstructed using DNA analysis and modern forensic techniques.Researchers do not know why Vistegutten – the boy from Viste – died at only 14 years old. He was apparently healthy. He was […]
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Good morning, kids! It is a gorgeous Thursday morning here in southern Missouri, and a busy day for me. We have several new courses coming up in the Certificate Program, and a handful of new emissaries and DRGLs […]
Awaken the North is proud to present our next certificate course: The Gods, Goddesses, & Jotunn! Come learn about the notable deities of our faith! https://awakenthenorth.thinkific.com/courses/take/norse-gods-goddesses-jotunn/ Only $10 for the course with a printable certificate upon completion. $15 […]
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While excavating a Viking cemetery near the Swedish town of Köping, archaeologists discovered a pair of sword hilts protruding curiously from the earth. After further investigation, they determined that the handles belonged to Viking swords that had been thrust […]
AtN University is proud to announce the release of a new course! The Old Norse Bestiary is now available. Ever heard of Blóðughófi? Ever wonder just what a Fossegrim is? Come learn about all of the creatures of […]
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Archaeologists in Norway said Tuesday that have found a runestone which they claim is the world’s oldest, saying the inscriptions are up to 2,000 years old and date back to the earliest days of the […]
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Archaeologists working in Trondheim in Norway are amazed by the discovery of a human skeleton in the bottom of an abandoned castle well. The skeleton provides evidence that confirms dramatic historical events mentioned in the Sagas.Do you think […]
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Today, February 9th, is another sad, but proud, day on our Norse Heathen calendar. Today we honor another martyr of the old religion, who was tortured and killed, for no other reason than his faith in the old […]