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  • The Northwomen

  • Untold Stories from the Other Half of the Viking World
  • By: Heather Pringle
  • Narrated by: Abigail Reno
  • Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (2 ratings)

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The Northwomen

By: Heather Pringle
Narrated by: Abigail Reno
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Publisher's summary

For fans of provocative history and Game of Thrones alike, this revisionist narrative reveals how the little-known women of the Viking era shaped their world.

Until Scandinavia converted to Christianity and came under the rule of powerful kings, the Vikings were a dominant force in the medieval world. Outfitted with wind-powered sailing ships, they left their mark, spreading terror across Europe, sacking cities, deposing kings, and ransacking entire economies. After the Vikings, the world was never the same.

But as much as we know about this celebrated culture, there is a large missing piece: its women. All but ignored by contemporary European writers, these shadowy figures were thought to have played little part in the famous feats of the Vikings, instead remaining at home as wives, mothers, and homemakers.

In this cutting-edge, revisionist portrait, renowned science journalist Heather Pringle turns those assumptions on their head, using the latest archaeological research and historical findings to reveal this group as they actually were. Members of a complex society rich in culture, courage, and a surprisingly modern gender ideology, the women of the Viking age were in fact forces to be reckoned with, serving as:

  • Sorceresses
  • Warriors
  • Traders
  • Artisans
  • Explorers
  • Settlers
  • Landowners
  • Power brokers
  • Queens

Both ambitious and compelling, The Northwomen is the true story of some of the most captivating figures of the Viking world—and what they reveal about the modern age.

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About the Creator- Heather Pringle

About the Creator

Heather Pringle is a science writer who specializes in archaeology. The author of four other books, her feature articles have appeared in numerous publications including National Geographic magazine, Science, Discover, Scientific American, and Archaeology. The co-founder of the science blog The Last Word on Nothing, she lives in Victoria, Canada.

About the Performer

Abigail Reno is a lifelong artist and performer who found a love for music and acting as a child, specifically with musical theater. She studied opera and choral conducting at the undergraduate level and spent time studying acting in Los Angeles under acclaimed acting coach Howard Fine. A highlight of her on-camera work was playing the lead role in the web series Cleaner Daze, which was a nominee in several categories at both the Austin Film Festival and Tribeca.
Abigail now enjoys performing daily from home as a full-time audiobook narrator and voice-over artist. When she’s not in the booth, you can find her exploring the redwoods and hiking up the creek with her son and their dog.

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