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Terri and C.J. are first and foremost educators passionate about the Viking Age and Viking history. Theirs was a meeting foretold in the myths of old. Both are historians of Viking history, both live in Oregon in the U.S., and both share the same birthday. It seemed only natural they team up for something epic. The Norns have woven this fate. vikingology.substack.com

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Our regular listeners and viewers will know that we have been chasing vikings in the Frankish Empire for a while on Vikingology. C.J., as a Frenchman, has researched them extensively, Matt Ponesse who specializes in the monasteries they raided in Fra... more

In the spirit of the World Cup, we have a Vikingology hat trick! We happily welcome Tom Horne back to the show for a third time. He’s now in contention with Clare Downham for our Golden Boot, er, shall we say Golden Mead Horn?

This time we were exci... more

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The logistics of what it took to be a good (read: successful) viking are only coming into view in recent years for historians and archaeologists. And what we see is that it didn’t matter if it was how to haul your ship from point A to point B over la... more

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We are so thrilled to have back on the podcast Prof Judith Jesch, one of the world’s foremost scholars of Old Norse language, literature, and runes. Last time we spoke with her we talked about vikings and their skaldic poetry, and also the years-long... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Horne
Returning guest discussed previously on the show
Author, novelist (Treasures of the Vikings)
Episode: Treasures of the Vikings
Shane McLeod
Guest expert; supervisor and archaeologist/historian
University of the Highlands and Islands
Episode: Viking Logistics
Judith Jesch
Professor Emerita, renowned scholar of Old Norse language and literature
Episode: The Saga of the Earls of Orkney
Dr. Jasmin Higgs
Runeologist, expert in runic inscriptions and runic linguistics
Independent scholar / Runeologist
Episode: The Secret Code of the Vikings
Joshua Gillingham
fellow author and entrepreneur launching Halls of Asgard Kickstarter
Little Hammer Games (founder)
Episode: Playing in the Halls of Asgard
Hans Vonaboo
Researcher from Stavgard site, co-author
Stavgard site / authors of Home of Beowulf
Episode: For the love of Beowulf
Rikard Evertsson
Researcher from Stavgard site, co-author
Stavgard site / authors of Home of Beowulf
Episode: For the love of Beowulf
Rowdy Geirsson
Friend of the show, Beowulf/topic enthusiast
Friend of the Show
Episode: For the love of Beowulf
Jackson Crawford
Dr. Jackson Crawford, Old Norse expert and public educator
University-based background; YouTube educator
Episode: A milestone episode with Jackson Crawford

Hosts

Terri Barnes
Co-host introducing guests and guiding discussion; primary host.
CJ Adrian
Co-host engaging with the guest and steering topics.
CJ Adrienne
Co-host and host of Vikingology Podcast; frequent interviewers.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Self-Promoting & Political

    The male host constantly promotes his own fiction books and manages to weave in his own modern political opinions and bias into a podcast about Vikings. He also comes across as quite arrogant and talks more than the guests. A show to skip.

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    Reinejane
    United States6 months ago

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Guests consistently provide credible expertise, though some episodes skew toward scholarly detail that may be dense for casual listeners.
The show can be too promotional when a guest is also an author, which may shift focus from discussion to product promotion.
Production is solid with engaging guests and a clear passion for Viking history, but occasional pacing can vary between episodes.
Listeners sometimes feel the hosts dominate the conversation and push their own viewpoints.

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Treasures of the Vikings
Q: How do you balance accuracy with storytelling in historical fiction and media?
Authors aim to keep credibility without sacrificing narrative, noting that filmmakers often prioritize storytelling over strict accuracy, but the best work uses solid sources and communicates where it deviates so readers or viewers understand the context.
Treasures of the Vikings
Q: How long did the book project take to complete, and what was the process like for compiling images?
The writing took about a month to a month and a half for the main text, with additional time for licensing, rights clearance, and assembling images; the captions were crafted to be as informative as the main text, offering a dual-reading experience.
Playing in the Halls of Asgard
Q: How does Halls of Asgard balance cooperative play with competitive drive?
Players collaborate to defeat Hela but compete to claim heroes for their own halls; the tension comes from shared goals against the board while individuals seek personal glory, mirroring mythic dynamics.
Vikings in Cornwall?
Q: Is the first Brexit?
The hosts jokingly suggest that the historical plague might be considered the first Brexit, highlighting the disconnect between populations during that era.
Vikings in Cornwall?
Q: John, give us a high level dive into your focus and how you got into it. How did you get into this particular niche in the Viking Age?
John explains that it all started in university when he became interested in the Cornish distinct identity and historical narratives not often covered by mainstream historians.

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A history-focused show that invites scholars, authors, and educators to unpack Viking material culture, language, and narrative. Episodes blend rigorous research with accessible storytelling, covering archaeology, runology, saga translation, and the interaction of myth, religion, and daily life in the Viking world. Noteworthy are the heavy emphasis on artifacts and fieldwork, along with guests who bridge academia and public education or creative storytelling. This mix makes it useful for listeners seeking deep dives into Viking history, archaeology, and Norse myth, presented through approachable conversations and real-world research anecdotes.

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2. Shane McLeod
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