Viking Culture and History

At its core, Bardcore blends modern music with medieval, folk, and often Norse-inspired aesthetics—an overlap you can see clearly in clothing, artwork, and performance style.

Elder Futhark runes appear everywhere in modern Viking-style jewelry, from simple wooden pendants to intricate silver cuffs and rings. There are 24 runes in the Elder Futhark...

Jamie Ryder has published a new book entitled Norse Fighting Heroes: Kings, Conquerors and Shield Maidens.  

The book features deep-dive character studies into well-known and lesser-known Viking figures across history like Egil Skallagrimsson, Sigurd The Crusader, Bjorn Ironside, Aud The Deep-Minded and more through a mix of pop culture, archaeology and saga analysis. 

A quick summary of the rich mythology of the Norse pantheon, including gods like Odin, Thor, and Loki. Uncover the legends and traditions of ancient Viking beliefs.