4 thinkers, books, and ideas connected to this field.
Welsh scholar who wrote A History of the Vikings — the standard scholarly overview of Viking history in English — and who also wrote a translation of the Vinland Sagas, combining Norse scholarship with Welsh literary tradition.
Scottish archaeologist and television presenter who presented Coast, A History of Scotland, and Vikings for the BBC — the most prominent public archaeologist in Britain — who has become a prominent voice of lockdown skepticism and civil liberties advocacy.
British-Norwegian writer who wrote The Vikings — a popular narrative history of the Viking Age from a literary and cultural perspective — known for combining narrative skill with cultural sensitivity to the Norse world.
A comprehensive account of Viking history and culture — covering their origins, raids, settlements, and cultural achievements across the Viking Age (793–1066 AD) — referenced in History 102 discussions.