That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast

Following a Saga-ful Summer, with the release of our multi-part Saga of the Volsungs and re-release the Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok, we sit down to speak with one of the people who make Saga adaptations …

We hope you’ve enjoyed our 5 part adaptation of the Saga of the Volsungs released throughout this summer. This particular saga may have concluded, but did you know that the Saga of the Volsungs has a…

Join us for the final part of the Saga of Volsungs. In this conclusion to the saga magic and manipulation tragically separates Sigurd and Brynhild, turning love into hate and friends into enemies, wh…

Join us for Part 4 of the Saga of the Volsungs. In this episode Sigurd comes face to face with the terrifying venomous dragon Fafnir, beginning a chain of events that may lead to the doom of the Vols…

Join us for Part 3 of the Saga of the Volsungs. In this episode we meet a new member of the Volsung family: Sigurd, perhaps the greatest hero of all the sagas! Learn of his birth, his vengeance and t…

Join us for Part 2 of the Saga of the Volsungs. In this episode hear how the twins Signy and Sigmund, the last of the Volsungs, went to dark and desperate lengths to win vengeance upon the wicked Kin…

Join us round the fire as we begin telling one of the greatest sagas of Old Norse literature: The Saga of the Volsungs. In this first part of the story learn about the divine origins of the Volsung f…

As we've just celebrated Father's Day there's no better time of year to discuss the All-Father himself: Odin. But just how many children does the All-Father have and what do we know about them? Is Od…

In this episode Miranda and Lucas chat about LGBTQ+ Viking history, discussing the clues and pieces of evidence found within saga literature. Very little written evidence survives from the Viking age…

Over two years ago, in our very first episode, Lucas and Miranda talked about the basics of Viking Storytelling. Now, two years on, with an even better understanding of the Vikings and Podcasting, th…

In honour of the historic Coronation and to celebrate our Bank Holiday, we decided to do a round up of all of the Viking Kings of Jorvik. And as expected it's a little silly, and a lot confusing.
 
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This season has focussed on Viking-age women from Valkyries to shield maidens, for the final episode of our Women's History season, Miranda and Lucas tell a story adapted from the Sagas of the Kings …

In our third episode in honour of (extended) Women's History Month we take a look at the relationship between women and magic during the Viking Age. Who are the Norns? Why was Magic a woman's job? Jo…

In our second episode in honour of Women's History Month we explore the stories of Viking warrior women from saga literature as well as the women who chose the fates of those that died in battle: the…

In honour of Women's History Month we're celebrating Viking Women!
The next 4 episode are dedicated to the different spheres women inhabited during the Viking Age. And what better place to start than …

Come gather ye friends around your flickering campfires and listen, to tales of teamwork, shared effort and collaboration as That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast are joined by the Silly History Boys!

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Come gather ye friends around your flickering campfires and listen, to tales of teamwork, shared effort and collaboration as That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast are joined by the Silly History Boys!

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Come gather ye friends around your flickering campfires and listen, to tales of teamwork, shared effort and collaboration as That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast are joined by the Silly History Boys!

In t…

Come gather ye friends around your flickering campfires and listen, to tales of teamwork, shared effort and collaboration as That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast are joined by the Silly History Boys!

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 Join Lucas and Miranda as they continue their stroll around the JORVIK Viking Centre.
This time they're discussing the new items on display in the JORVIK Viking Centre galleries, generously on loan …