Yawns from you too? Look at the pictures, maybe I’ll sway you. But numerous examples of metalsmithing and goldwork and weaving and tapestries worthy of lauding and study. Not only the amazingly beautiful and seaworthy vessels in which they crossed great expanses of water (FRIGID at times) that exhibited greatly skilled woodworking. Anyway – as an Art Historian, I can place a higher value on a civilization able to create beautiful artwork in the midst of a seemingly nomadic and chaotic culture such as the Vikings. As an Art Historian… oh yeah – did I tell you I studied Art History? And taught kids about master artists and cultures? I didn’t? Oh. But as it turned out, even with their nomadic warring ways, there was enough social structure to allow for stratification of their society. Why? Don’t think so? Only know their legacy as being a fierce warring society who negotiated through battle? Not your thing? Thor’s Hammer is pretty infamous. He inspires me to wander.īut the Vikings are inspiring. And there’s Oden (Thor’s dad) who gets his own day here – every week – on Onsdag. Especially Chris Hemsworth’s portrayal of Thor in the modern Marvel adaptation of the Avengers. Not because we’re obsessed with the axe-wielding, long-haired, long-boat rowing, ancient warrior nation. But we’ve been to three in the past 7 months. And at every turn, there seems to be a Viking Museum. (Can’t wait to show my kids!) When in Scandi-land, you learn about Vikings. And Italians and the Renaissance and such. So when in Rome – you know – you learn about Romans. Not your ancestors you say? Could be! Read my last post for a wee bit of ancestral insight. Or where to go to learn about your fierce ancestors in Scandinavia. (Originally posted in 2015, updated June 2018) Exploring Viking Roots at Viking Museums Around Scandinavia WHERE TO LEARN ABOUT VIKINGS IN DENMARK AND NORWAY
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