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NorseMap @norsemap.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The date instead marks the arrival of the Restauration, carrying Norwegian emigrants to New York, on October 9, 1825. So Leif Erikson Day tells us as much about Scandinavian-American identity as it does about the Viking Age.

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NorseMap @norsemap.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Why is Leif Erikson Day celebrated on October 9? The Viking Age explorer is regarded as the first European known to have reached North America, around 1,000 years ago. But we don’t know exactly when he was born – or when he landed. 📷 Submitted to iViking by liamh2os.

Statue of Leif Erikson in Leif Erikson Park, Duluth, Minnesota. Erikson stands with one arm raised and wears a winged helmet. The statue was erected by the Norwegian American League in 1956.

NorseMap @norsemap.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

If you have a depiction of Thor in your gallery, why not submit it via the #iViking app? Links to download the app on Google Play Store and App Store below! play.google.com/store/apps/d... apps.apple.com/us/app/iviki...

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NorseMap @norsemap.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

A big thanks to contributors: 📸 DrummieKerr 📸ansugastiz 📸Corny457 📸Lukas Rösli 📸RurighD 📸Sion 📸Inghen Ruiadh

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NorseMap @norsemap.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Happy #Thorsday! Here are a collection of recent Thor submissions on iViking... We particularly love the Thor battle soap: because being a Viking doesn't have to mean smelling bad! #NorseMap #Thor #Viking #Norse #CommunityEngagement #Heritage #NorseMythology #norsegods #thursdayvibes #thursday

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Thank you to everyone who has submitted records, shared discoveries and supported the project so far. Reaching 1,000 submissions in our first month is an exciting achievement, and we look forward to many more contributions in the months ahead.

As a small thank you, we're sharing some of the funniest Viking and Norse-themed memes submitted to the platform over the past month. Our team has had the pleasure of discovering these gems while reviewing submissions, and we thought others might enjoy them too!

We are delighted to see so many contributions helping to build our understanding of Viking and Norse heritage through citizen participation.

NorseMap @norsemap.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A Milestone Worth Celebrating! 🎉Just one month after officially launching on 5 September, NorseMap iViking has surpassed 1,000 submissions. This milestone reflects the incredible enthusiasm, engagement and support of our growing community.

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For example, did you know that not only there is such a thing as Viking kebab, but that it comes in a vending machine?? Ask the Icelanders, they'll know 🫔 #NorseMap #iViking #UCC #CACCS #FutureHumanities #CitizenScience #Vikings #Norse #Cork #PublicHistory #CulturalHeritage #ERC #MedievalSky

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NorseMap @norsemap.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We don't bury our iViking hoard away to be found centuries later! Instead, it's all available to scroll through both in app and on our website norsemap.eu. You could even go to the map section and look through Viking heritage location by location and they may surprise you!🗺 #NorseMap #MedievalSky

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Join us in documenting the unexpected places where Norse heritage continues to inspire people today. New to iViking? Download the NorseMap app and start exploring and contributing today: lnkd.in/dtyG3YBs

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So whether you've spotted a Viking-inspired novel, a favourite film, a traditional food item, a piece of jewellery, or something completely unexpected, we'd love to see it added to the map!

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While museum collections play an important role in preserving the past, NorseMap is also interested in documenting how Norse heritage lives on today.

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🌍 Our users are showing us the Viking Age isn't just found in museums.🔍 It's found on bookshelves, in cinemas, at festivals, on menus, in wardrobes, and in everyday conversations.

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@dgplacenames.bsky.social Most of them CC BY-SA 4.0, but it depends a little on the image type / what it depicts. The licence is always in the full record in the archive.

NorseMap @norsemap.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Did you know that you can upload images to the iViking app from your gallery? 🌄 Easily share pics of Viking heritage from your photo archives... like this super pic of a modern runestone (the Vasastenen) taken by user Ingski and submitted this week. #iViking #MedievalSky #NorseMap #Norse #heritage

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NorseMap @norsemap.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Just look at all the ships our iVikings have collected 🤩we look forward to finding out all the creative ways the Viking Age is used today [Photo Credits: NorseInCork, NorseMap, liamh2os, Tom Birkett] #NorseMap #iViking #MedievalSky

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NorseMap @norsemap.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Far from being constrained to museums, their popularity means they are everywhere and representations range from replicas, to souvenirs, to artwork, to bottle stoppers and so much more! [Photo Credits: Sion, RuarighD x2] #NorseMap #MedievalSky #iViking

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NorseMap @norsemap.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today we are #shipposting ! Viking ships are one of the most popular and enduring symbols we associate with the Viking Age - and who could blame us, really 😏 [Photo Credits: Bart the Viking, DrummieKerr, InghenRuiadh] #NorseMap #iViking #MedievalSky

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NorseMap @norsemap.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

On this day, 28 September 1066, William, Duke of Normandy, arrived off the Sussex coast. The word “Norman” derives from “Northman,” a term used for the Scandinavian settlers who established themselves in northern France during the 10th century. Image provided by WikiCommons.

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📸 Thanks to John the Wanderer and all of our users for helping us document and share sites that connect the wider Viking world.

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While the exact locations visited during their eight days in Nekor remain uncertain, ongoing excavations at the site may yet reveal evidence of these remarkable long-distance encounters.

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Located near the coast outside Al Hoceima, Al Mazamma was a 9th-century kasbah in the Emirate of Nekor, a region reportedly raided by Björn Ironside and Hastein in 858/859.

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NorseMap @norsemap.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Morocco and Vikings might not be a combination that immediately comes to mind, but history often has surprising connections. ⚔️🌍 This photo of the Al Mazamma Archaeological Site was recently added to the NorseMap app by community contributor John the Wanderer.

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Short piece on the co-option of Norse symbols and fashion brands by the extreme right in Germany. How do you feel about neo-Nazis using runes and other Norse symbols to signal their political affiliation? theconversation.com/how-the-emoj... #NorseMap #MedievalSky #Norse #Viking #Runes #ERC #UCC

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How the emojis and fashion choices of Germany’s far-right supporters get around the ban on Nazi symbolism

The extreme right has learned to navigate Germany’s strict laws on extremist symbols

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NorseMap @norsemap.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

“Do not hit… that like button more than once!” Today is Snorri Sturluson Day. According to Sturlunga saga, Snorri’s famous last words before his killing were: “Eigi skal höggva!” “Do not strike!” So spare Snorri a thought today… and strike that like button instead. [Photo credits: DrummieKerr]

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NorseMap @norsemap.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Sometimes representations of Vikings are one-of-a-kind, like this bespoke 'shieldmaiden' doll, made by Marzia from Corinaldo in Italy. It comes complete with detachable shield and helmet. We absolutely love it! #NorseMap #DigitalHeritage #VikingHeritage #ShieldMaiden #crafting #MedievalSky

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NorseMap @norsemap.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Coins make up only a small part of the hoard, but they range from Arabic dirhams to Anglo-Saxon pennies, showing how far reaching Viking hoarding tendencies were. #NorseMap #iViking #UCC #CACCS #FutureHumanities #CitizenScience #Vikings #Norse #PublicHistory #CulturalHeritage #ERC #MedievalSky

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NorseMap @norsemap.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The way the hoard was found - a homeowner preparing ground for a new terrace - is a far cry from Adam Oehlenschläger's beloved peasant farmer unearthing the golden horns of Gallehus while plowing the fields, but it certainly caused quite a stir. #NorseMap #MedievalSky

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NorseMap @norsemap.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

After a hot Norse summer of incredible finds, we are transitioning into hoard autumn 🍁 The beginning of September brought the news of the 18,5kg Rebild hoard, the largest silver hoard ever found in Denmark! [photo credits: Nordjyske Museer] #NorseMap #MedievalSky

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NorseMap @norsemap.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

If you have photos of anything related to the Vikings, please send them in via the iViking app and help us to map the legacy of a historical period and culture. iViking is available on the App Store and Google Play Store 🤳 #iViking #NorseMap #Viking #Norse #Heritage

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NorseMap @norsemap.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Congratulations to our current leader on iViking - Sion - who has sent in an amazing collection of images, everything from sites to souvenirs, as well as this cool illustration. Sion, we bow to you and all our contributors 🙇‍♂️

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NorseMap @norsemap.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Nothing says midweek quite like a fish-head níðstöng (“scorn-pole”) and the continuing afterlife of the Viking Age. This gloriously strange find was submitted by one of our users to NorseMap. Spotted something Viking inspired in the wild? Add it to the map with the iViking app!

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NorseMap @norsemap.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Photo credits [in order]: Arnkatla, Alex, cmselvage, DrummieKerr, FranBrooks, IvarrCumbri, John the Wanderer, Last20, Ursa, xblackbirdx2020, Snoadwiis, Sion. #NorseMap #iViking #Viking #Norse #Reenactment #UCC #CitizenScience #CulturalHeritage #Branding #ERC #MedievalSky #Reception #Runes #Beer

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NorseMap @norsemap.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We have had some amazing contributions since the launch of our app: from dyed wool, to runic tattoos, to Odin branded beer and a longship burning at Largs🔥 You can browse the archive at www.norsemap.eu, and please keep the items coming in via the iViking app. We are grateful for every submission 🙏

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We have been getting so many awesome submissions that we are looking to hire an extra pair of hands: job advert at the link below. Come and join the NorseMap team in Cork and help us to map the legacy of the Vikings! my.corehr.com/pls/uccrecru... #medievalsky #NorseMap #iViking #Norse #Viking

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Liam has recently joined us working on the 'Politics' strand of the NorseMap Project, and we're looking forward to what comes next! Liam also discusses the cover, with its depiction of Valhalla from 17th-century manuscript, AM 738 4to.

Manuscript AM 738 4to, fol. 41v. c. 1680. Image credit: The Arni Magnusson Institute for Icelandic Studies.

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If anyone has video clips they'd like to share with us, these can be uploaded directly to the website at www.norsemap.eu or posted on our socials. [🎥Einar Selvik demonstrates a reconstructed horn]

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NorseMap @norsemap.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We are still haunted by Einar's call on the goat horn, a sound the Hiberno-Norse people of Cork might once have heard ringing out in the marshes. #NorseMap #iViking #UCC #CACCS #FutureHumanities #CitizenScience #Vikings #Norse #Cork #PublicHistory #CulturalHeritage #ERC #Music #wardruna

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Wonderful! They'll be added to the archive very soon 😊

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NorseMap @norsemap.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Thanks so much, Clíona! 😊