The Hoard
Riding towards Valhalla (tentatively)
There is a moment, right when you mount a horse for the first time, where you realize just how big they are. I had seen other people do it, watched videos, and imagined what it… Read More →
Roald Amundsen–The Viking Who Planted a Flag at 90° South
On the 14th of December 1911, a party of five Norwegians planted their flag at 90° South—the bottom of the world. Their leader had done what had seemed impossible for centuries; he had led… Read More →
Three-Hour Porridge — Norse Supper Club II
Welcome back to the Norse Supper Club. This week, we will be attempting to tackle a Norse staple that’s still commonly eaten: Porridge. All the ingredients used this week came from Walmart. I was originally… Read More →
Viking Stew — Norse Supper Club
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The End of an Age: Harald Hardrada, Part III
By 1066, Harald Sigurdsson had achieved what few men had ever dared to dream. He had returned from exile, seized the throne of Norway for himself, and ruled for two decades with the ferocity and… Read More →
The King Returns: Harald Hardrada Part II
If you need a refresher, reread Harald Hardrada part I here: https://norsebygod.com/featured/the-hoard/the-enduring-exile-harald-hardrada-part-i When we left off, Harald Sigurdsson was at the peak of his exile: he was a legend in the making, his coffers were… Read More →