Cinema has reimagined these tales in countless ways; some grounded in historical grit, others spiraling into myth and fantasy. From frostbitten fjords to halls echoing with the clash of shields, here ...

The movies based on these Norse people have varied in prominence and historical accuracy. However, most of them cover similar themes, focusing on the brutal and brave lifestyle of the Viking warriors.

It was based on the legend of Amleth from Gesta Danorum by Saxo Grammaticus and followed a Viking prince who ‘sets out on a ...

Our TV movie pick for tonight (Saturday, 23 August) is The Northman, one of the greatest action movies of the decade so far.

The Nordic story that inspired Shakespeare to write 'Hamlet' was reimagined for the 2022 'breathtaking' adaptation, The Northman. Starring Nicole Kidman, Willem Dafoe and Ethan Hawke, the film is now ...

Vikings and its sequel series, Vikings: Valhalla, took a unique approach to Norse history. While the events of both series were fictional, they featured characters who were actual Vikings ...

Historian William Short watches and rates depictions of Viking combat in movies and TV shows. He discusses Viking shield formations in "Vikings." He outlines brutal village raid tactics in "The ...

Nordic Animators Embrace Reindeer Born Out of a One-Night Stand, Viking Prince Who Teams Up With Drag Queens: ‘Compassion, Equality, Inclusion’ ...