Provides information about the lives of Vikings, discussing how and where they lived, farming activities, family units, slavery, the work of men and women, colonizing, and festivities.
A retelling of "Beowulf" in which Rune, raised on a farm by a wise woman after being rescued as an infant by King Beowulf, goes to the king's hall each winter for weapons training, a skill that comes in handy when a dragon awakes in the mountains.
A companion guide to the epic "Beowulf" that traces the history and culture behind the poem, examines its symbolism, language, style, and structure, and explores how the poem has been used throughout history.
Examines the history, traditions, lifestyle, and political development of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland, looking at each country in the context of the entire Nordic region.
Presents a brief introduction to the Vikings including information on their long ships, weaponry, and raids from Scandinavia, across Europe, and the Atlantic.
Presents an introduction to the Viking age, and follows the history of archaeological discovery and what has been learned about the people, arts, politics, military, religion, travel, and other aspects of the culture.
