Futhark runes with latin transliteration, spread accross the walls of a lower level of Nynorskens hus, the civic centre and a hub for Norwegian folk culture.
Season 4, Episode 5 of Ted Lasso.
Ted is alone backstage in a theater and of all the props and costumes he could pick up, he picks this one. It’s immediate recognition.
Modern replica of a queen from the Lewis Chessmen, depicted seated with one hand resting against her cheek. The original Lewis Chessmen, dating to the late 12th or early 13th century, were probably made in Norway and were discovered on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland.
A Viking longship sculpture located on Essex Quay, near the Temple Bar riverfront and adjacent to Wood Quay. Designed by Betty Newman Maguire. It was inspired by the discovery of an actual Viking longship during 1970s archaeological excavations at nearby Wood Quay.
Modern wooden decorative figures depicting stylised Viking warriors with round shields, spears and stereotypical horned helmets. The minimalist design uses Viking imagery as a contemporary decorative product.
Glass mosaic bead and finely carved bone comb, both dating to around AD 400 and excavated as grave goods from the Early Iron Age burial mounds at Veien. The polychrome glass mosaic bead was an imported luxury item, showcasing long-distance trade connections during the Early Iron Age. The bone comb features geometric engravings and was recovered as a grave good from the burial field. Both artefacts form part of the permanent De dødes ting (“Things of the Dead”) exhibition at Veien Kulturminnepark in Hønefoss, Norway.
Comic by Niels Vergouwen (Could Be Worse Comic) satirising the modern stereotypical image of Vikings. Historically inspired warriors are judged 'not Viking enough' and transformed into exaggerated fantasy Vikings with horned helmets, fur, huge axes and rugged clothing. The meme was shared on Reddit.
Scandia Family Fun Centers amusement token using Viking imagery as part of its Scandinavian-themed branding. The obverse depicts a Viking head facing left with “Scandia”, “Since 1976” and “Fun for Everyone”; the reverse shows a standing Viking holding a spear, surrounded by the names Victorville, Las Vegas, Ontario and Sacramento, together with “Thank You” and “Have Fun”. The initials RWM refer to Roger Williams Mint.
The selected image shows the illuminated circular sign for Sköll & Hati, a Norse mythology-themed basement bar located at 3A Merchant Street in Edinburgh's Old Town.
Minnesota Vikings fans with replica shields, horned helmets and axes, adopting the imagery of Viking warriors. The display connects modern sports fandom with Viking identity, as supporters symbolically present themselves as “Vikings.”
