Exploring the Viking Age

In this discussion, Matthias Toplak, an archaeologist and head of the Viking Museum Haithabu, shares his passion for Viking culture. He explores fascinating topics like body modifications, including tooth filing and their social implications. Toplak delves into the historical significance of Hedeby, the Vikings' bustling trading hub. The conversation also touches on burial practices, including sacrificial rituals, and how these customs reflect beliefs about identity and the afterlife. A captivating peek into Viking society and its enduring legacies!

Explore the Viking Age with the Grimfrost Podcast’s fifth episode! This time our guest is Clive Standen – actor, shepherd of the sea and Rollo in the tv-series Vikings.

Explore the Viking Age with the Grimfrost Podcast’s fourth episode! This time our guest is Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson, an acknowledged archaeologist who has examined some of the most famous Viking Age sites and graves. She is an expert in the Viking Age martial culture, economy and much more. Check it out!

Faravid af Ugglas is a multifaceted screenwriter, movie producer, and Viking reenactor, passionately dedicated to preserving Viking heritage as the World Heritage site manager for Birka and Hovgården. He shares how a childhood radio theater ignited his passion for Viking culture. The conversation dives into the nuances of Viking portrayals in film, the historical project 'Varnagel', and plans for a gripping narrative about a female bodyguard in the Byzantine Empire. Dark Viking rituals and his creative musical ventures also take center stage, enriching the exploration of this captivating era.

In this discussion, Henrik Williams, a leading Runology expert renowned for deciphering the Rök runestone, delves into the fascinating world of ancient runes. He shares insights on the significance of runestones as time capsules of the Viking Age, revealing stories of identity and cultural practices. The evolution of the runic alphabet and the magical beliefs surrounding it also unfold, alongside the complexities of translating runes. Plus, explore the ties between runes and Norse mythology, showcasing their enduring impact on contemporary culture.

Grimfrost Podcast, Episode 1, features Einar Selvik. Musician, composer and the man behind the global phenomenon Wardruna.