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Viking jewelry collection: pendant necklaces, bangle bracelets and Norse signet rings

Viking Jewelry: Symbols, Meaning, and Care

Mjölnir, Vegvisir, Valknut, Futhark runes: the real meaning of the symbols worn in the Viking Age, and how to choose a necklace, bracelet, or ring with meaning.

Stylized tree with bare branches dotted with colored lights, raven in flight

The 9 Worlds of Norse Mythology and Yggdrasil

The nine worlds of Norse mythology: the number is attested in the Völuspá, but no medieval source provides a list of them. What the texts really say about each realm.

Great banquet hall bathed in golden light, warriors seated at tables, ravens flying beneath the vault

The Sons of Ragnar: Ivar, Bjorn, Ubbe, and Sigurd

Dive into the epic saga of the Vikings series! Explore the impact of Ragnar, Lagertha, Bjorn, and Ivar on Norse culture, from Lindisfarne to the Siege of Paris. Discover the Viking soul.

Viking warrior in armor, battle axe in hand, standing on a snowy mountain

Viking Armor: Chainmail, Helmet and Equipment

Chainmail, helmet, shield: what a Scandinavian warrior actually wore — and why archaeology has found so little of it.

Thor brandishing the hammer Mjölnir under a stormy sky streaked with lightning

Thor: God of Thunder and Master of Mjölnir

Thor, god of thunder: the origin of his name, the forging of Mjölnir by the dwarves, the great myths of the Eddas, the cult attested by archaeology, and the differences from the Marvel Thor.