Abt. Geschichtswissenschaft

Saga Brief 21 - Interpreting the Past: Modern Perceptions of the Viking Age with Verena Höfig and Zachary Melton

This episode of the (in general recommended) Saga Brief podcast offers a fascinating deep dive into how the Scandinavian medieval past is interpreted in the modern world, blending scholarship with timely cultural reflection. Together with Verena Höfig and Zachary Melton, it thoughtfully explores why Viking Age myths continue to fascinate today and how they are mobilized by contemporary religious and political movements. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the intersection of medieval studies, politics, and modern culture!

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