Thanks to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor and Loki have become household names, despite being gods from a pantheon people worshipped nearly a thousand years ago. In the movies, the two of them,...
Posts by Christian Christensen
The idea of the Nordic race is one fraught with controversy because of its association with the Nazis and historically racist legislature. While it may have emerged during a time when race-based ways...
When people research Vikings, one of the most common questions they ask is how they managed to communicate despite being spread from Canada to the Baltic Sea. The answer is simple – they spoke a...
Vikings, a six-season show that revolved around the life of Viking warriors, was set primarily in the kingdom of Kattegat. However, shows are often filmed in locations much different from their...
When most people think of Norse mythology, their minds conjure Chris Hemsworth's Thor, Tom Hiddleston's Loki, and maybe Anthony Hopkins' Odin. However, there is so much more to Norse mythology than...
Svartalfheim (Nidavellir) in Norse Mythology: Elves, Dwarfs and More
Svartalfheim, sometimes spelled Svartalvheim, is an exciting part of Norse mythology. However, in popular culture, it doesn't get as much attention as Asgard or Midgard. Svartalfheim, also...