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What is Mead? History, Myths & How Viking "Honey Wine" Was Actually Made
THE horns of odin meadery Small-Batch Yorkshire Honey Mead Fermented with 100% pure raw honey and pure water. No cheap syrups, no neutral spirit cuts - just living history crafted...
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The Anatomy of the "Viking" Bearded Axe: Tool of the Hearth & Weapon of the Sagas
Cinematic fiction loves oversized double-bitted battleaxes, but genuine archaeological finds tell a much more practical story. Discover why the Viking Skeggøx (bearded axe) was the definitive cutting tool of the age, the mechanical genius behind its design, and how we are forging them today at The Master Forge.
The Loki Stone / The Bound Devil
All photos © Daniel Farrand In 1847, upon rebuilding Kirkby Steve parish church, an 8th-10th century carving was discovered in the fabric of the chancel. The 1-meter-high carved stone looked...
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The world's oldest datable rune stone has been found in Norway
An ancient runestone is currently the centre of attention amongst historians and linguistics worldwide. Discovered in 2021 while excavating a grave field at Hole in Ringerike, eastern Norway, making...
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Blogs of Odin
In this blog, we will highlight various subjects and aspects of the Viking age and nordic mythology, with guest posts from academics and scholars on various topics.
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