Orion and the Vikings


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Ben and his brother are forced to adjust to life in Titan Town after their home is attacked, and they are captured, by Vikings. Ben joins the town guard that winter, where he meets Commander Ryan, a former serf like himself. When the commander puts the town on the verge of war with his decision to strike the neighboring town of North City, Ben gets caught up in the plot. Meanwhile, Ben also has to deal with his brother's mischief in the town, and the will of Jill, a superior guard whom he becomes infatuated with. With the shadow of war now over Titan Town, the mettle of Ben and the guard will be tested.




Asterix and The Vikings


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When the Vikings kidnap Justforkix, the timid but very trendy son of one of Chief Vitalstatistix' closest and most powerful friends, believing he has the key to the secret of the magic potion, Asterix and Obelix are sent on one of their most dangerous missions. For they must voyage north to the Vikings' home territory and rescue Justforkix, before the Vikings find out he is not who they think he is, and make him pay the price. Meanwhile, the fact that the Vikings' chief's daughter, Abba, has fallen for Justforkix only makes matters more complicated...




The Vikings on Film


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Factual and fanciful tales of the Nordic warriors known as Vikings have proven irresistible to filmmakers for nearly a century. Diverse, prominent actors from Kirk Douglas, Richard Widmark and Sidney Poitier to Tim Robbins and John Cleese, and noted directors, including Richard Fleischer, Clive Donner and Terry Jones, have all lent their talents to Viking-related films. These fourteen essays on films dealing with the Viking era discuss American, British and European productions. Analyzed in detail are such films as The Vikings (1958), The Long Ships (1964), Alfred the Great (1969), Erik the Viking (1989) and Outlander (2008), as well as two comic-strip adaptations, the 1954 and 1989 films of Prince Valiant and the animated Asterix and the Vikings (2006). A comprehensive filmography is also included.




The Vikings


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The Vikings famously took no prisoners, relished cruel retribution, and prided themselves on their bloodthirsty skills as warriors. But their prowess in battle is only a small part of their story, which stretches from their Scandinavian origins to America in the west and as far as Baghdad in the east. As the Vikings did not write their own history, we have to discover it for ourselves, and that discovery, as Neil Oliver reveals, tells an extraordinary story of a people who, from the brink of destruction, reached a quarter of the way around the globe and built an empire that lasted nearly two hundred years. Drawing on the latest discoveries that have only recently come to light, Scottish archaeologist Neil Oliver goes on the trail of the real Vikings. Where did they emerge from? How did they really live? And just what drove them to embark on such extraordinary voyages of discovery over 1,000 years ago? The Vikings explores many of those questions for the first time in an epic story of one of the world's great empires of conquest.




A Deal with Her Rebel Viking


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Her terms: free her family His terms: seduction? Defending her home, Lady Ansithe captures outlaw Viking Moir Mimirson. The prisoner will be the ideal ransom for her father, who’s being held hostage by the Danes. Yet Moir’s flirtatious negotiations exhilarate practical Ansithe as much as they surprise her… Can she be sure that this hardened warrior will work with her and not betray her? And what of his stolen kisses—can she trust those?




Naval Aviation News


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The Spirit of the Vikings


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In 'The Spirit of the Vikings,' readers are presented with a rich tapestry of narratives that encapsulate the essence of Viking history, mythology, and the profound impact of Nordic culture on the world stage. The anthology spans a range of literary forms, from the poetic eddas and sagas, traditionally attributed to figures like Snorri Sturluson and Saemund Sigfusson, to more contemporary analyses and retellings by scholars such as Hélène Adeline Guerber and Nora Kershaw. This compilation stands out for its diversity in approach and narrative style, offering unparalleled insights into the myths that have shaped modern perceptions of Viking society and their enduring legacy. Through this varied literary landscape, the collection demonstrates the nuanced and often misunderstood nature of Viking history and mythology. The contributing authors and editors, each renowned for their contributions to the study of Norse culture, bring a variety of perspectives and academic backgrounds to the anthology. Figures like Conrad Hjalmar Nordby and Sturla Þórðarson, alongside anonymous skalds, provide a bridge between the ancient and modern, shedding light on the evolving interpretation and appreciation of Viking literature. Their collective works reflect significant cultural and literary movements, blending historical narratives with legendary tales that have been passed down through generations. This anthology serves not only as an academic resource but also as a fascinating exploration for anyone interested in the profound depth of Norse mythology and history. 'The Spirit of the Vikings' offers readers a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the diverse narratives that make up the Viking age. By presenting a multitude of perspectives, styles, and themes, this collection highlights the rich literary heritage and complex societal structures of these ancient peoples. For scholars, enthusiasts, and casual readers alike, this anthology promises an educational and engaging experience, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the influences that have shaped not only Scandinavian culture but also the broader world narrative.




Vikings in the South


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In the ninth century, Vikings carried out raids on the Christian north and Muslim south of the Iberian peninsula (modern Spain and Portugal), going on to attack North Africa, southern Francia and Italy and perhaps sailing as far as Byzantium. A century later, Vikings killed a bishop of Santiago de Compostela and harried the coasts of al-Andalus. Most of the raids after this date were small in scale, but several heroes of the Old Norse sagas were said to have raided in the peninsula. These Vikings have been only a footnote to the history of the Viking Age. Many stories about their activities survive only in elaborate versions written centuries after the event, and in Arabic. This book reconsiders the Arabic material as part of a dossier that also includes Latin chronicles and charters as well as archaeological and place-name evidence. Arabic authors and their Latin contemporaries remembered Vikings in Iberia in surprisingly similar ways. How they did so sheds light on contemporary responses to Vikings throughout the medieval world.




The Vikings Reimagined


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The Vikings Reimagined explores the changing perception of Norse and Viking cultures across different cultural forms, and the complex legacy of the Vikings in the present day. Bringing together experts in literature, history and heritage engagement, this highly interdisciplinary collection aims to reconsider the impact of the discipline of Old Norse Viking Studies outside the academy and to broaden our understanding of the ways in which the material and textual remains of the Viking Age are given new meanings in the present. The diverse collection draws attention to the many roles that the Vikings play across contemporary culture: from the importance of Viking tourism, to the role of Norse sub-cultures in the formation of local and international identities. Together these collected essays challenge the academy to rethink its engagement with popular reiterations of the Vikings and to reassess the position afforded to ‘reception’ within the discipline.




Orion's Highway Across the Galaxy


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The book, titled Orion s Highway Across the Galaxy, is about an alien from a distant planet assigned to help mankind by making specific individuals in the past become famous. His name is Enoch and he is a distant cousin of the human race. Gifted with certain skills, he is able to help Nostradamus, Mozart, and Dr. Christiaan Barnard gain the recognition that they richly deserved. The following is a quote from Enoch as he summarizes his life: Nostradamus, Mozart, and Dr. Barnard all these men with different personalities were the ones that I helped in the corresponding years 1513, 1756, and 1962. Mozart lived for only thirty-five years because of the drugs he received as a baby causing his brain to deform. For every bad thing, there is a good thing: his contribution was the brilliance of his music that he left for society. When I recall the three Earthlings that I guided toward recognition, I concede that their beginnings were apt to be shadowy. So it is with great men trying to find their beginnings with their inner skills that are undeveloped. Most critics, then and now, still debate the success of their accomplishments with doubt and jealousy, and yet, wishing that they could achieve fame themselves. The plain and inescapable truth is that these men struggled with a desire that motivated them, and in the absence of eyewitnesses, no one was there to see me rally them on. I gave them inspiration and the ability to meet their goals. Enoch, II With a life span of twelve hundred years, Enoch is capable of accomplishing many goals set forth by his superiors. The only goal that he cannot successfully complete is to make a decision to marry Beena, the red-haired beauty whom he loves, or to marry Brianna, the beautiful blond that had his child out of wedlock. During Enoch s multiple visits to planet Earth, he discovers the mysteries of the universe. The following is one of Enoch s discoveries: Traveling at Warp 5, we crossed the barrier that separates the two spiral sectors in our galaxy, called the Milky Way. Beyond the stream of neutrinos on the other side of the barrier, I could see the multicolored beacons that our radar illuminated on the monitor screen. The green rings and yellow dots in a circular pattern outlined the entrance to Orion s Highway, a pathway that led to planet Earth. My assignment was to help an individual on Earth to become historically famous an individual whose artistic music skills would calm the soul and quench the fires of war within the hearts of men! The individual was my distant cousin, and I was about to become my Brother s Keeper. Enoch, II The story line unravels universal mysteries about the feasibility of space flight at warp speeds, a decoding of the Bible that shows when the Great Flood occurred, and the purpose fo