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This summer in Vancouver, dozens of people gathered to attend a conference organized and attended by some of Canada’s most ...

Scholars reveal that much of what we think we know about Vikings and Norse mythology is based on later reinterpretations rather than original sources.

Scholars of Scandinavian studies at the Cluster of Excellence are investigating cultural memories of pre-Christian Nordic ...

Winter holidays in the U.S. like Christmas and Hanukkah are inspired by ancient festivals such as Rome's Saturnalia and Norse Yule, celebrating themes of light, renewal, and community.

Why were certain plants raised from mere utility to reverence in the collective consciousness of various populations from different cultures? This elevation from purely physical use to the realm of ...

As more and more people describe themselves as ‘spiritual’ rather than religious, experts expect eco-friendly pagan movements will continue to grow. Already there are perhaps a million pagans in the ...

When fate calls and honor demands blood, will you resist Valhalla’s embrace? Learn more about the story of Norse: Oath of Blood in this latest trailer for the upcoming turn-based tactics game that ...

EXCLUSIVE: Shut Up (Oro Jaska), a Norwegian-produced drama set within the Sámi community, is set to launch at MIPCOM. Norse Key Distribution, which makes its Cannes debut next week, has boarded the ...