By D.W. Roach When most people think about Scandinavian culture in America, their minds immediately drift toward Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Great Plains. They picture family farms, Lutheran churches, and communities where Norwegian and Swedish surnames have remained for generations. But if you want to understand where Scandinavian culture truly feels at home in North … Continue reading The Vikings Never Really Left: Scandinavian Culture in the Pacific Northwest
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Vikings in the Iberian Peninsula
Plunder, Trade, Ham, and Other Questionable Life Choices Recently I had the opportunity to travel to Barcelona for work, and after the business side wrapped up, I was fortunate enough to spend some personal time exploring one of the most fascinating cities I’ve ever visited. I wandered through the Gothic Quarter, walked streets older than … Continue reading Vikings in the Iberian Peninsula