Category: Review
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River Kings by Cat Jarman: A Review
Cat Jarman’s new book River Kings is a huge triumph, not only for the study of the Vikings in England more broadly, but for the accessibility of the archaeological method, and the outstanding uses it can be put to. #ComissionsEarned (This post includes Amazon Affiliate links) – As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying…
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Top 10 Viking Videogames
Learning about history comes in all forms of media, and that includes videogames. It shouldn’t all be reading books (although, if that’s your thing, I’ve got a good reading list for you here!). Videogames provide a much more casual way to explore historical contexts, along with mythology, and are becoming increasingly easily accessible. The list…
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Hamilton: A Historian’s Review
★★★★☆ The smash-hit musical made available to the world, Hamilton tells the story of the ill-fated founding father through hip-hop. But how good is its historical content? If the production loses a little of its charm when transitioned from the stage to the screen, it still pulls off an enjoyable and genuinely engrossing performance. It’s…