There are a lot of controversial topics in today's episode, including: Did Guðríð flirt with Thorstein the Black in front of her dying husband? Did Karlsefni find other men attractive? Was the ghost who spoke to Guðríð actually a living, breathing, child? The answers to these questions and more in today's podcast episode!

Old Norse words discussed in today's episode include:

1. ILMAT (from ILMA)
2. SÆTT
3. VÆNN
4. BERJUM
5. VÍNBER
6. MÁL
7. TRÉ
8. HÚSASNOTRA

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After a rather rude interruption last episode, we are back again with further discussion and explanation surrounding my translation of "The Saga of the Greenlanders."

Among the Old Norse words discussed in today's episode are:

1. DAGMÁLASTAÐ
2. EYKTARSTAÐ
3. SKORTI (from SKORTA)
4. HÚDKEIPA (and in particular the prefix HÚD)

Also, did Tyrkir, in a moment of inspiration, decide to challenge Leif for the role of "Expedition Leader" in the New World? Did Eirík the Red actually want to covert to Christianity before he died? The answers to these questions and more in today's episode!

Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.com

Also don't forget that your chance to win a copy of one of my novels ends on August 31, 2025, so get those submissions into vikingstoryfaq@outlook.com asap!

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Have you ever wanted to get inside the mind of a translator? Well, lucky for you I have translated "The Saga of the Greenlanders" and added it as an addendum to my own novel, which draws on said saga for inspiration, and today I'm going to talk all about it!

In this episode I read my translation of the first two chapters of "The Saga of the Greenlanders" and explain my rationale for translating the Old Norse text into English the way that I have. Some of the ON words discussed in today's episode are:

1. HVARF
2. LEITAR
3. HEIÐIS

Also, was there an earlier version of Eirík The Red's Saga that shed more light on Eirík The Red's life? And how difficult is it to translate from Old Norse into English, really? The answers to these questions and many more in today's first episode of "The Translation Series."

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Who is SaturDave, you ask? Well, he's a radio disc jockey from Canada and he's also... my brother!

His real name is David Laycock and in today's episode we learn about where the name SaturDave originated from, the inspiration behind his Icelandic tattoo, how the Icelandic mantra of "þetta reddast" plays into his radio interviewing style and what his many experiences in Iceland have been like.

We also cover a range of other topics in this fun episode, which was my first-ever in-person interview!

If you're interested in hearing more from SaturDave you can tune into his radio station, Hunter's Bay Radio, every Saturday from noon to 3pm EST here: https://www.muskokaradio.com/player

Of course, if you happen to be in the Huntsville, Ontario, Canada area then you can also tune in on your fm dial at 88.7

Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.com

My "Bloodsword Saga - Fear The North" novel is currently available on Amazon as a paperback or e-book and you can find it by searching for my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs

"Bloodsword Saga - Fear The North" is also available from the St. Clair Publications website: https://stclairpublications.com/shop/ols/categories/alan-laycock-fuchs

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Welcome to the first official episode of Season 7!

Find out about the latest news regarding my second novel, "Bloodsword Saga - Greetings from Valhöll," as well as updates on the interviews and insights coming up this season!

The first-ever Viking Story Contest is announced, whereby three lucky Raiders will win a free copy of one of my novels (of their choosing).

Also, were the Vikings present in Wawa, Ontario, Canada? A recently discovered runic inscription has renewed interest in Viking exploration and expansion into the New World!

All of this and more in today's "Canada Day" (unofficial title*) episode!

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You can find my novels on Amazon as paperbacks or e-books by searching for my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs

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Season 7 is right around the corner, but first..... we welcome back Martyn Whittock to the podcast to discuss his latest book "Vikings in the East - From Vladimir the Great to Vladimir Putin - The Origins of a Contested Legacy in Russia and Ukraine."

This book examines both the Viking history that both nations share, as well as how that history affects the modern day political and military objectives of both countries in what Martyn Whittock refers to as their 'deep stories.'

During our discussion we talk about the lesser-known exploits of those Norse who travelled east and south instead of westward. How far did they actually travel? Were there Vikings riding on camels in Bagdad? Were Vikings sailing their ships in the Persian Gulf? Did they manage to travel as far China?

As well, was Asgarðr (Asgard) based on a real place? How pivotal was Vladimir the Great's baptism in 988? And why is Vladimir Putin suddenly interested in promoting the 'Rus' origin story for the Russian Federation? Some of Martyn's answers might surprise you!

If you're interested in purchasing Martyn Whittock's latest book, which is out right now, then you can find it wherever books are sold or directly from the publisher's website here: https://www.bitebackpublishing.com/books/vikings-in-the-east

Regarding the Viking Story podcast, please don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.com

My "Bloodsword Saga - Fear The North" novel is currently available on Amazon as a paperback or e-book and you can find it by searching for my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs

"Bloodsword Saga - Fear The North" is also available from the St. Clair Publications website: https://stclairpublications.com/shop/ols/categories/alan-laycock-fuchs

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Season 6 is a wrap!

It's been fun conducting interviews and sharing them with my..... Viking Raiders?

What's in store for the Viking Story podcast? When will my second novel, "Bloodsword Saga - Welcome to Valhöll," be published? These answers and a few more to boot in this short wrap-up to Season 6.

Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.com

My "Bloodsword Saga - Fear The North" novel is currently available on Amazon as a paperback or e-book and you can find it by searching for my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs

"Bloodsword Saga - Fear The North" is also available from the St. Clair Publications website: https://stclairpublications.com/shop/ols/categories/alan-laycock-fuchs

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The final episode of the Interview Series focuses on myself and a Canadian book club who ask me various questions about my book and the associated Viking history that it contains. So join me as I take on 1000s of questions thrown at me, with no preparation from my side whatsoever, during the middle of my night, and listen as I try to answer each and every question off-the-cuff as insightfully and thoughtfully as possible!

Actually, I'm quite proud of how this interview went and it was a lot of fun being the guest rather than the host for once! So, if you want to know more about everyday Viking life for men, women and children, the religion of the Vikings, if Borgavirki is a real place or not, and so much more, then this is the episode for you!

Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.com

My "Bloodsword Saga - Fear The North" novel is currently available on Amazon as a paperback or e-book and you can find it by searching for my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs

"Bloodsword Saga - Fear The North" is also available from the St. Clair Publications website: https://stclairpublications.com/shop/ols/categories/alan-laycock-fuchs

Music rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org