Women of the Viking World

Just a reminder to all in person and online attendees that your recording link of the conference papers will expire tomorrow evening at 23.59 so just a heads up to watch any papers you were keen on catching before then. If you have any technical issues please contact Betty via return email. She is available all day today and periodically tomorrow.

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“The presence of Women in Viking society is endless”

And that’s a wrap 😢☹️. Two days have flown but I think we have more than succeeded in demonstrating the varied role of women in Viking society over the ordinary. Thank you to Betty West Hannah Sophie Evans Ian Russell and our keynote speaker Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson, Clare Downham and Croix du Nord from Regia Anglorum

If anyone has missed our conference but wishes to view many of the recordings you can still book an online zoom ticket via our website and you will receive a link with to the recordings. Remember the REGISTRATION link will expire by the end of TODAY.

All brilliant things must end 😩. To finish up our conference is Kim Bergqvist. University of Liverpool Archaeological Consultancy Services Unit Institute of Irish Studies Scottish Society for Northern Studies The Viking Society for Northern Research

As we near the end of our conference we once again wish to acknowledge the support of the following - the very generous support of Archaeological Consultancy Services Unit and Donald Murphy who were integral to the success of our conference. Also to the University of Liverpool for hosting us at the Central Teaching Hub, Institute of Irish Studies for their support and encouragement and the support of the The Viking Society for Northern Research and Scottish Society for Northern Studies who also provided financial support. Thank you all.

Next up we have Sarah Vincent talking about intermarriage and alliances in Viking age Ireland. University of Liverpool Archaeological Consultancy Services Unit Institute of Irish Studies Scottish Society for Northern Studies The Viking Society for Northern Research

Our final 😩 session begins with an online zoom talk by Dr. Irene Manea. University of Liverpool Archaeological Consultancy Services Unit Institute of Irish Studies Scottish Society for Northern Studies The Viking Society for Northern Research

If there is one thing we are all going to take away from these two days it is a quote from our keynote Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson —- “The presence of women in Viking society is endless” !!! Thank you so very very Charlotte for honouring us with your presence, lecture and knowledge. It was truly amazing and groundbreaking. Thank you. University of Liverpool Archaeological Consultancy Services Unit Institute of Irish Studies Scottish Society for Northern Studies The Viking Society for Northern Research

We are absolutely over the moon, honoured and priviladged that Dr. Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson, University of Uppsala is giving our keynote address “All the Different Women”. ❤️❤️❤️. University of Liverpool Archaeological Consultancy Services Unit Institute of Irish Studies Scottish Society for Northern Studies The Viking Society for Northern Research

Last paper of our morning session is now being delivered by Jackie Truitt speaking about the Artifactual afterlife of queen Thyra and the Jelking dynasty. University of Liverpool Archaeological Consultancy Services Unit Institute of Irish Studies Scottish Society for Northern Studies The Viking Society for Northern Research

Next up we have Patrick Herbage and Mark Louth Dublinia speaking about Girl power in the Viking age. University of Liverpool Archaeological Consultancy Services Unit Institute of Irish Studies Scottish Society for Northern Studies The Viking Society for Northern

Paper 4 has just begun by Shanna Bryman speaking about Female leadership in the Viking age. University of Liverpool Archaeological Consultancy Services Unit Institute of Irish Studies Scottish Society for Northern Studies The Viking Society for Northern Research

Our third paper of the morning is by our very good friend Georgia Gould speaking about Viking age textiles ❤️. University of Liverpool Archaeological Consultancy Services Unit Institute of Irish Studies Scottish Society for Northern Studies The Viking Society for Northern Research

Our second paper of the day is by Tara Athanasiou on a reexamination of the Dyngja as a feminine space. University of Liverpool Archaeological Consultancy Services Unit Institute of Irish Studies Scottish Society for Northern Studies The Viking Society for Northern Research

This is the YouTube video that Rebecca mentioned in her paper. We regret that FB will not allow us to share the link directly due to community rules but if you simply search for Women in Early Medieval Ireland you will find it easily.

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Day 2 begins with Dr. Rebecca Boyd on Women’s role in Viking age towns. University of Liverpool Archaeological Consultancy Services Unit Institute of Irish Studies Scottish Society for Northern Studies The Viking Society for Northern Research

And we’re off. University of Liverpool Archaeological Consultancy Services Unit Institute of Irish Studies Scottish Society for Northern Studies The Viking Society for Northern Research

Day 2 beckons. University of Liverpool Institute of Irish Studies Archaeological Consultancy Services Unit Scottish Society for Northern Studies The Viking Society for Northern Research

A selection of pictures from tonight’s Institute of Irish Studies University of Liverpool launch of Danica Ramsey-Brimberg book by Clare Downham in the Victoria Gallery and Museum. Archaeological Consultancy Services Unit

All set up for the Institute of Irish Studies book launch of Danica Ramsey-Brimberg book this evening in the Victoria Gallery and Museum at 7pm. Archaeological Consultancy Services Unit

And that’s a wrap for day one. Brilliant day. Thanks to all our chairs and speakers. We have definitely demonstrated that women played a greater role in Viking society than currently appreciated. Bring on day 2 ❤️

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Last paper of the day is by Francesca Squitieri on the Volsunga saga. University of Liverpool Scottish Society for Northern Studies Archaeological Consultancy Services Unit Institute of Irish Studies The Viking Society for Northern Research

As we near the close of day one of our amazing conference we just want to thank all the staff at the Central Teaching Hub who facilitated our success - especially Mike for all his technical help with the screen, computers and sound and Cordelia who expertly catered our tea and lunch breaks with a variety of food and drink tailored to all dietary needs and allergies. Thank you all.
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Next up is Juliane Witte speaking about Female anger in old Norse Icelandic literature. University of Liverpool Scottish Society for Northern Studies Archaeological Consultancy Services Unit?Institute of Irish Studies The Viking Society for Northern Research

Session 4 starts with an online paper by Elias Carballido Gonzalez. University of Liverpool Scottish Society for Northern Studies Archaeological Consultancy Services Unit Institute of Irish Studies The Viking Society for Northern Research

Last paper is Session 3 is by conference organiser Betty West.
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Next up is Genna Scott speaking about women and settlement in the Scandinavian outer Hebrides. University of Liverpool Scottish Society for Northern Studies Archaeological Consultancy Services Unit Institute of Irish Studies The Viking Society for Northern Research

And we’re back. Session 3 begins with Dr. Danica Ramsey-Brimsberg.
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