Terri and C.J. are first and foremost educators passionate about the Viking Age and Viking history. Theirs was a meeting foretold in the myths of old. Both are historians of Viking history, both live in Oregon in the U.S., and both share the same birthday. It seemed only natural they team up for something epic. The Norns have woven this fate. <br/><br/><a href="https://vikingology.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">vikingology.substack.com</a>
Vikingology Podcast
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Terri and C.J. are first and foremost educators passionate about the Viking Age and Viking history. Theirs was a meeting foretold in the myths of old. Both are historians of Viking history, both live in Oregon in the U.S., and both share the same birthday. It seemed only natural they team up for something epic. The Norns have woven this fate. <br/><br/><a href="https://vikingology.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">vikingology.substack.com</a>
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April 29, 2026
The Saga of the Earls of Orkney
<p>We are so thrilled to have back on the podcast Prof Judith Jesch, one of the world’s foremost scholars of Old Norse language, literature, and runes. <a target="_blank" href="https://vikingology.substack.com/p/the-saga-of-the-earls-of-orkney">Last time we spoke with her</a> we talked about vikings and their skaldic poetry, and also the years-long project she was working on — a new translation of Orkneyinga saga. Fast forward three years and <a target="_blank" href="https://birlinn.co.uk/product/the-saga-of-the-earls-of-orkney/"><strong>The Saga of the Earls of Orkney</strong></a> has been completed and was just published in late 2025.</p><p>It is a beautiful work that recounts the story of the leaders in the Orkney Islands off the northern tip of Scotland during the Viking Age and after, where life was rough, and power and status were coveted. While the saga admittedly has some fictional elements, there is also deep history there. As Judith notes in her introduction</p><p><p>Yet what it may lack in accurate detail regarding rulers and their dates, it more than makes up for with the picture it paints of politics, adventure and sometimes everyday life in northern Scotland, in a way that is matched by no other source.</p></p><p>We talked with her about the stories in the saga but also what it takes to translate such a work involving fact, fiction, and the human condition — all favorite topics to ponder here at Vikingology.</p><p>If you are interested in the sagas, which constitute one of the most important surviving bodies of medieval literature there is, you’ll not want to miss this one. In the tradition of Norse storytelling during the Viking Age, Judith’s translation does an admirable job of keeping the saga alive.</p><p>BONUS! If you are interested in learning more about the sagas, you can attend the <strong>free online</strong> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sagas-the-2026-midland-viking-symposium-tickets-1987323957454?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true">Midland Viking Symposium</a> mentioned in the episode, to be held on May 15, 2026.</p><p>Thanks Judith! We can’t wait to see what you do next.</p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Vikingology Podcast at <a href="https://vikingology.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">vikingology.substack.com/subscribe</a>
April 10, 2026
The Secret Code of the Vikings
<p>This is not your eye doctor’s vision test chart. </p><p>These are runes — the secret code for unlocking the mysteries of the Anglo-Saxon and Viking worlds. And this time we are thrilled to have on the show <a target="_blank" href="https://jasminhiggs.substack.com/">Dr. Jasmin Higgs</a>, a runologist from the UK who told us all about them.</p><p>Jasmin specializes in the runic alphabet and inscriptions from the pre-Old English period but also has training in Old Norse inscriptions as well. As many of you will know, Old Norse was the language spoken and developed during the Viking Age in northern Europe, but runic alphabets — known as FUÞARK (futhark) from the first 6 letters — were used more widely by Germanic peoples in Europe and the UK from roughly 200 AD onward. Their origin is mysterious, contested, and essentially unknown.</p><p>We learned about some interesting inscriptions — both real and fraudulent — and just how fun it is to try and decipher these alphabetical puzzles from the past. People didn’t write great works of literature in runes, but they left interesting and sometimes mundane traces of themselves in the form of inscribing objects with phrases such as ‘Bjarne made this’ and ‘Halfdan was here’. And these surviving runic inscriptions remind us just how utterly human the vikings, their ancestors, and their Germanic peers were.</p><p>Thanks Jasmin. Please do come back again! We’ve got so many more questions…</p><p>Skál!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Vikingology Podcast at <a href="https://vikingology.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">vikingology.substack.com/subscribe</a>
April 6, 2026
Playing in the Halls of Asgard
<p></p><p>There is a special kind of magic that happens when a creator breathes new life into the Viking Age in new forms. For those following the Vikingology journey, we remain fascinated with how the Viking Age continues to resonate in today's world as a source of inspiration. In this latest episode, C.J. sits down with Joshua Gillingham, a true polymath within the "Norse-sphere." While many know him as the author of the <a target="_blank" href="https://a.co/d/04nbYEOW">Torin Ten-Trees saga</a> or the co-creator of <a target="_blank" href="https://a.co/d/0eWdAxlO">Old Norse for Modern Times</a>, he has recently taken on the role of entrepreneur as the founder of Little Hammer Games. His latest project, <a target="_blank" href="https://littlehammergames.ca/">Halls of Asgard</a>, is set to release on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joshuagillingham/halls-of-asgard">Kickstarter</a> in a campaign running from April 7 - 30, marking a major milestone in his career.What stands out most about Halls of Asgard is the core "feel" of the experience. Hand-painted art by Helena Rosova brings the semi-cooperative social strategy game to life, giving it an aesthetic that feels natural to anyone familiar with the sagas. The gods of the Norse pantheon are a family and a hird, a group trying to prevent the end of the world, yet they remain individuals driven by huge egos, private grudges, and personal ambitions. In the game, players take on the roles of Odin, Thor, or even Loki, working together to stop Hela before she takes over all of Midgard, while also making sure their personal Hall is the most impressive when the dust settles. It captures the classic Norse tension between the individual’s pursuit of fame and the community’s need for collective survival.During the conversation, we explored the philosophical underpinnings of Joshua’s design. He also shared his intriguing perspective on the issue of "leaky worlds." As both a fantasy author and a game designer, he stays aware of how modern sensibilities can seep into historical or mythological settings.For those interested in more human-made, exceptionally creative Norse projects, Joshua’s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joshuagillingham/halls-of-asgard">Kickstarter campaign</a> provides an opportunity to support a creator who values authenticity as much as gameplay. Listeners are invited to take a seat in the hall and join this deep dive into the connection between ancient fate and modern gaming.</p><p>Learn more about Joshua Gillingham on his <a target="_blank" href="https://www.joshuagillingham.ca/">website</a>. </p><p>Thanks Joshua! Skål!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Vikingology Podcast at <a href="https://vikingology.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">vikingology.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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