Heather Pringle on “The Northwomen”

February 28, 2025 00:35:09
Heather Pringle on “The Northwomen”
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Heather Pringle on “The Northwomen”

Feb 28 2025 | 00:35:09

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Show Notes

When most of us think of the Viking Age, we think of its men: powerful warriors sailing ships, building armies, and sacking cities across Europe. But new research shows Viking women were warriors, too – and that they were traders, artisans, explorers, landowners, and respected leaders in their own right. On this week’s 51%, we kick off Women’s History Month by speaking with science writer Heather Pringle about her book The Northwomen, on how women helped shape Viking society and culture.  

Guest: Heather Pringle, author of The Northwomen: Untold Stories from the Other Half of the Viking World

51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio in Albany, New York. Jesse King is our producer and host. Our associate producer is Madeleine Reynolds, and our theme is "Lolita" by the Albany-based artist Girl Blue. 

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