Some of us dream of studying at a prestigious university to gain the wisdom of the world, while others hang suspiciously from world-trees and wander under equally-suspicious names seeking said wisdom—but most of us aren’t able to attend those universities, nor are we all Odin. This page is for the lore-seekers who want to learn about Viking history, Norse mythology, and medieval sagas from a trained professional without spending coin, stressing about deadlines, confronting inaccessible language, or sacrificing yourself to yourself for the knowledge of runes. So, without further yapping, let’s get started!
Campaign: Viking History
“History Raids” means plundering the past. What better place to start than with infamous plunderers themselves? Learn about the Vikings, their homeland, and their culture (not just their violence) with these interactive lessons containing quizzes and polls to test your knowledge with!
Raid 1: The Vikings
Let’s turn the tables on the Vikings and raid them. Our plunder? Learning what the early Norse actually considered a Viking to be.
Raid 2: Northmen, Danes, and Swedes
Plunder the Norse and their homeland! We’ll even pillage how the environment shaped their culture, skill sets, and more.
Raid 3: Wends, Balts, and Finnar
Our plundering of Viking Age Scandinavia continues! We also take a moment to reflect on the role the environment plays in Viking history.
Map: The People of the Viking Age
It’s time to explore a digital map for yourself! Click around and learn even more about the environment of the old North.
Raid 4: The Migration Period
The Viking Age didn’t happen out of nowhere. It took time to build that society. But to understand that, we have to go all the way back to Rome.
Raid 5: The Vendel Period
After “Ragnarok” comes rebirth. That’s what this period is all about. It’s the story of Norse legends carving out a new system of authority.
