Vikings
We Talk Bad Hair Stories, Bad Puzzles, and Good ‘Mario Kart’ on Waypoint Radio
If you want to join my 'Mario Kart' tournament, meet me at the Dunkin’ Donuts.
Northumbria Translate the Harshness of the Canadian Arctic into Instrumental Bliss
Watch the stunning new video for "Wonderstrands" and read bassist Dorian Williamson's thoughts on Canadian culture and instrumental expression
Intricate Woodcut Sculptures Breathe New Life into Norse Myths
Dennis McNett blurs the line between printmaking and sculpture in his myth-inspired installations.
The Story of ‘For Honor’ Is the Most Fantastic Nonsense
It makes zero sense, and its makers don’t even try to root it in realism. But that’s what’s wonderful about it.
By Norse and Enslaved Brought Norwegian Art and Black Metal Magic to Life in New York City
December's New York By Norse event combined Bronze Age instruments, Norwegian politicians, Enslaved's progressive metal, and much more in an epic celebration of Norwegian culture.
Wardruna Is Sowing New Seeds and Strengthening Old Roots
Stream "Runaljod" off the Norwegian folk traditionalists' new album, and read an in-depth interview with mastermind Einar Selvik.
We Asked War Reenactors Why
"I don't like living in a concrete building, so this is ideal for me. This is home."
Sailing a Real-Life Viking Ship Across the Atlantic Is Still Hard Work
We talked to the shipbuilder and the captain of the Draken Harald Hårfagre.
This Chef Is Using Shit-Smoked Trout and Dried Puffin to Revolutionize the Kitchen
How two of Iceland's most unusual ingredients are changing the game in the fine dining world.
When Climate Change Melts Ice, These Archeologists Win
“It’s an in-house joke amongst us glacial archaeologists that we are some of the only beneficiaries of global warming.”
Soldiers Have Used Drugs to Enhance Their Killing Capabilities in Basically Every War
In his new book 'Shooting Up,' the Polish historian Lukasz Kamienski traces the history of drugs in warfare, from the Viking berserkers to the Mumbai attacks.
A Space Archaeologist May Have Found a Second Viking Settlement In Canada
Maybe they heard about donairs?