Nordic Mythology Podcast

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by Prof. James Montgomery as he tells us more about Ibn Fadlan's Adventures, drawing on the Islamic texts he personally translated. ------------------------------------------------ Check out James on the Classical Arabic Literature Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ArabLitPod https://open.spotify.com/show/0QdNolW13UErUVbr3s7AmX Follow Margrethe on In...

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags chat with folklore enthusiast Amelia Roberts to discuss British Folklore and the Summer Solstice. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Amelia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britishfolklore Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypo...

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags sit down with Dr. Mathias Nordvig to talk about the recent “Nordic Folk” debate that is causing a divide within the music scene. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Mathias on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mathiasnordvig Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www....

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags catch up with Ema Tennås Rimstad to explore how runes have been represented in other languages. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Ema on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etrimstad Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast If yo...

In this week's episode, Dan has a chat with Charlie George Eve, aka The History Magpie. A historian and content creator who explores the UK and discovers its past. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Charlie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehistorymagpie Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we do, and wo...

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined once again by friend of the podcast, Kjell Braatan, to explore more about his music inspirations and his career. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Kjell on Bandcamp: https://kjellbraaten.bandcamp.com/ Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

In this week's episode, Dan speaks with Pål Berg Svenungsen to discuss the strange intersection between the Vikings and the Crusades. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Pål on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_lego_medievalist/?hl=en Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we do, and would like to be in the...

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags chat with Danish tattoo artist Isar Oakmund to talk about his art and the Nordic Tattoo project. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Isar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isar.oakmund/?hl=en Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodc...

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags talk with Eleanor Barraclough to break down all the weird and wonderful things she’s been involved with, from her latest book, to her work with the BBC, and her extensive studies of Viking Age history, Old Norse literature and mythology. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Eleanor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eleanorbarraclough Fo...

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags sit down with Thorir Jonsson Hraundal to talk about the 10th-century Arab traveller Ibn Fadlan and their journeys through The Volga Bulgars. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Thorir on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midausturlandafraediihi Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags Follow the Podcast on Instag...

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags talk all things hammers with Katherine Beard as the three of them discuss one of the biggest symbols of power in all Norse mythology, the mythical hammer of Thor, Mjölnir. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Katherine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katielorenzbeard/?hl=en Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arke...

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags welcome back Jackson Crawford as the three of them dive back into the world of Viking fashion, specifically, their colour patterns.  ------------------------------------------------ Follow Jackson on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JacksonCrawford Also, check out his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/norsebysw Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://ww...

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by Ash (AKA Villkat Arts) to talk about their immersive Viking age experience, Moorforge.  ------------------------------------------------ Follow Villkat Arts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/villkat.arts Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmy...

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags chat with Hannah Evans about their studies into the role of women and textiles in medieval Ireland.  ------------------------------------------------ Reach out to Hannah through the university: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/irish-studies/research/phd-students/hannah-evans Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags Follow the Podcast o...

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Jonas Lau Markussen, a man who wears many hats in the history and art world, to describe his methods of translating Viking Age Culture into practical knowledge. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Jonas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonaslaumarkussen Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodc...

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags chat with Obban & Ruben Terlouw, two artists who have been delving into the history and recreation of Viking Age tattoos. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Ruben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woedans Follow Obban on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vik__ink Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkeomag...

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags talk with Kevin Alexandrowicz & Devon Rawlings about Earth Wounds. Their new book uses photography and illustrations to explore Viking burial practices creatively. ------------------------------------------------ Pre-order the book here: https://www.hyldyr.com/earth-wounds Also, check out Devon's and Kevin's Instagram pages: https://www.instagram.com/satin...

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by Tonicha Upham as they explore the historical records kept by legendary Arab traveller Ahmad ibn Fadlan and his encounters with various European cultures. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Tonicha's past work: https://www.uu.se/en/contact-and-organisation/staff?query=N24-2371 Also, check out their Google Scholar page: https...

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags chat with Faber Horbach, better known as Sowulo, to talk about his unique use of spiritual philosophy and obscure instruments. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Sowulo's on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sowulo.music Also, check out their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SowuloOfficial Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://...

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags interview Matthias Toplak to talk about the history of our furry friends in Viking society. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Matthias's blog: https://wikinger-toplak.de Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we...

In this week's episode, Dan sits down with Sif Brookes as she explains her research into the mythology and misconceptions about the Valkyries. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Sif on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladyvalsif Also, check out their new book: https://www.amazon.com/Valkyrjur-Servant-Master-Sif-Brookes/dp/1959350595 Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https:/...

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags welcome Sværia to the podcast to talk about her creative journey from making designer clothes for rockstars to designing masterful costumes for TV. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Sværia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/svaeria Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags Follow the Podcast on Instagram: http...

In this week's episode, Dan is visited by an old friend of the podcast, Dr Mathias Nordvig, to discuss his new book, which introduces the Poetic Edda and Prose Edda. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Mathias on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mathiasnordvig Also, check out his new book: https://www.routledge.com/Old-Norse-Mythology-An-Introduction-to-the-Poetic-Edda-and-...

In this week's 300th episode, Dan and Mags are joined by a legendary figure in all things Norse for film and academia, Jackson Crawford, to talk about his YouTube career and Old Norse colour semantics. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Jackson on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JacksonCrawford Also, check out his his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/norsebysw Follow Mar...

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags sit down with Clare Downham to dissect the descendants of Ivar the Boneless and the Viking kings of England and Ireland that followed in his lineage. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Clare on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/downham.bsky.social Check out her new book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Medieval-Ireland-Cambridge-Textbooks/dp/11070...