Shieldmaidens: Women of the Norse World

Shieldmaidens: Women of the Norse World

Shieldmaidens: Women of the Norse World is a monthly podcast that takes a deep dive into the lives of women in the Viking Age, exploring their roles, experiences, and contributions to Norse society. Hosted by fiction authors Johanna Wittenberg and K.S. Barton, each episode explores the fascinating stories of Norse women from historical accounts, sagas, and archaeology. From shieldmaidens and queens to farmers and priestesses, we'll uncover the varied and complex roles that women played in Norse culture. Join us as we explore the rich and often overlooked history of Viking women.

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May 9, 2023 53 mins

In this episode, Viking fiction authors Johanna Wittenberg and K.S. Barton discuss the archaeological discoveries of some very important Norse women!


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Johanna Wittenberg – Powerful women of the Viking Age

Home - K.S. Barton Author - Viking stories of love and adventure

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In this episode, Johanna and K.S. discuss the references to shield maidens in the written sources - women like Hervor, Lagertha, and Brynhildr.


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Johanna Wittenberg - Johanna Wittenberg – Powerful women of the Viking Age


K.S. Barton - K.S. Barton Author - Viking stories of love and adventure

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April 18, 2023 5 mins

In this episode, authors Johanna Wittenberg and K.S. Barton discuss the new podcast!


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Johanna Wittenberg - Johanna Wittenberg – Powerful women of the Viking Age

K.S. Barton - Home - K.S. Barton Author - Viking stories of love and adventure


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