Sp18T Scandinavia and the Vikings (Hybrid: In-Person)

In-Person | Available (Membership Required)

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4/16/2024-6/4/2024

9:30 AM-11:00 AM EDT on Tue

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[NEW COURSE] The Vikings have long conjured up images either of ruthless pirates ravaging the coast of Europe or of pagan warriors dedicated to Odin, god of ecstasy, poetry, and battle. These images, well supported in the medieval sources, are only one part of the story of the impact of the Scandinavians on early medieval civilizations. The creation of the classic Scandinavian kingdoms of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden will be examined along with the people, geography, and cultures. The Vikings (790-1100 BCE) established and engaged in extensive trade networks throughout the known world and had a profound influence on the economic development of Europe and Scandinavia.  Audio/Visual, Discussion, Lecture

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After a career in clinical laboratory science, Marie Levin enjoys studying history. She has led courses in the history of Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, Greece, Rome, and Russia as well as the Vikings and the history of forensics.