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...
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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...
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...
Vanaheim (Vanheimr) in Norse Mythology: What Is It? Who Lives There?
Thanks to Marvel, most people are familiar with Asgard, home of Odin, Thor, and the rest of the Aesir. However, not as many people know about Vanaheim. Vanaheim, or Vanheimr, is one of the...
The Vikings used all sorts of weapons, from swords to spears to axes to bows. One of the lesser-known Viking weapons is the seax, a kind of knife or shortsword. Knives like the seax would have...
The word "Viking" probably evokes images of a warrior with a battle axe or a sword and shield. But the Vikings used long-range weapons as well as melee weapons. In addition to axes, swords, and...