A Conversation in Old English and Old Norse

A Conversation in Old English and Old Norse



Were Old Norse and Old English really mutually intelligible? Jackson Crawford and @Simon Roper set out to test this often-asserted statement as best as they know how.

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Jackson Crawford, Ph.D.: Sharing real expertise in Norse language and myth with people hungry to learn, free of both ivory tower elitism and the agendas of self-appointed gurus. Visit (includes bio and linked list of all videos).

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Jackson Crawford’s translation of Hávamál, with complete Old Norse text: or

Jackson Crawford’s translation of The Poetic Edda: or
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Jackson Crawford’s translation of The Saga of the Volsungs: or
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VIKINGS | You Could Be Speaking Old Norse

VIKINGS | You Could Be Speaking Old Norse



… and not even know it! Clive Standen (Rollo) takes us through some modern words that the Vikings also used in the Old Norse language. Vikings returns November 28 9EP on HISTORY Canada.

#VIKINGS #Speaking #Norse

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