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New publication! Edited by wonderful CfSS alum and colleagues and a fantastic outcome from the Performing Magic conference series.
'Performing Magic in the Pre-Modern North' provides a comprehensive review of the rapidly expanding field of European magic and specifically discusses performances of magic in the pre-modern north. bit.ly/49os48z
ALT Performing Magic in the Pre-Modern North
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We are pleased to announce the launch of the latest edition of Scandinavian-Canadian Studies, published by the Association for the Advancement of Scandinavian Studies in Canada (@AASSC_ )
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We are pleased to announce our call for papers for ICMS, Kalamazoo 2024. The session, “‘Hon var eigi mállaus:’ Reclaiming Voice in Old Norse Literature” navigates the complexities of voice in Old Norse literature, scrutinizing who is speaking, who is heard, and who is silenced.
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"THE FUR TRADER describes a cultural encounter between margin and margin.... [The] collaboration between the editors and the Mortensen family has resulted in an engaging and relevant book that will appeal to a broad readership.” Katelin Marit
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Come and join us at the Institute for Northern Studies!!!
We have a vacancy for a part-time Lecturer in Northern Studies. More info 👉bit.ly/3ore5eV
Deadline for applications is 14 May 2023
#ThinkUHI
@ThinkUHI @OrkneyCollege @uhishetland @UHIPerth_ @UHI_Research
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✨NOUVEAU TITRE – NEW TITLE ✨
Scandinavian-Canadian Studies est publiée depuis 1983 par l'@AASSC_. Elle exprime sa conviction que les nations, notamment le Canada, ont beaucoup à apprendre des peuples de Scandinavie.
@Ualberta - @uofalibrary
👉 erudit.org/fr/revues/scs/
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Well done to the editors Tom Horne, Elizabeth Pierce and Rachel Barrowman on the excellent volume. A fitting tribute to Colleen and James.
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The AASSC is hosting a free virtual book launch and discussion with contributors to THE FUR TRADER: FROM OSLO TO OXFORD HOUSE.
Join us on November 15 at 3 pm MT.
All are welcome. To register, e-mail Amy Poole at [email protected].
@AASSC_ @UAlbertaNorth
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Have you seen our new theme page on Language and the Nordic Region? w. articles on mutual intellligibility, identity and language, and linguistic variety, among others…
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@NordicEdinburgh @AASSC_ @marieveindk @kyfrack @keimller @Langnet_fi
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In 2019, a huge Norse hall built over 800 years ago was uncovered at a centuries-old steading in Rousay, Orkney ⚒️
Now visitors are invited to observe experts excavating the remains of 500-year-old farm buildings at the site this July: bit.ly/3u3Rsge
#ScotlandDigs2022
ALT Aerial photo of the stone foundations of an archaeological dig site
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Check out the below CfP for the upcoming Colonial Entanglements and the Medieval Nordic World, hosted in Greifswald! 😄
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It looks like the postman was waiting for a proper launch to take place before delivering my copies! @DavidWoodman45
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Richly detailed podcast on #Viking Age #Ireland with the fabulous @DrRebeccaboyd covering all angles and @JackmanNeil asking great questions abartaheritage.ie/viking-age…
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Don't miss our screening of the Documentary: Passage to Sweden this Thursday, June 2nd! This doc sheds light on heroic actions of ordinary people who saved the lives of thousands of Jews during WWII. More info in link! ow.ly/yRG250Jmbcm ow.ly/uA9o50Jmbcl
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Norse in the North is tomorrow! ✨
We are so excited to welcome you to @yorkmedieval for a Saturday full of Vikings and medieval Scandinavia. #NITN2022
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Our own Hamza @fayofmyrce is presenting tomorrow!
The AASSC is pleased to share the 40th Annual Conference Program! This virtual conference will take place May 16 - 19, 2022, and is open to all AASSC members!
If you are interested in attending, please contact Christopher Crocker, Vice President and Program Chair, at [email protected]
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This Friday 13 May we are delighted to be hosting Ben Raffield from Uppsala University.
In his talk, Ben will explore how captivity and enslavement intersected with the short- and long-term goals of raiding groups during the Viking Age.
Register at: [email protected]
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Delighted to announce my book is now available for pre-order! You can also recommend it to your library direct from here: boydellandbrewer.com/9781843…
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This one is not to be missed!
If you'd like to attend this free talk tomorrow Friday 1 April at 2PM, please email [email protected]
Next Friday 1 April we're delighted to be hosting Dr. Sarah Croix from Aarhus University, who will be talking about craft collaborations and household relations at the Viking Age emporium Ribe.
The talk is hosted online and to register please email [email protected]
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Postdoc opportunity for those with a Viking and Norse specialism: jobs.ac.uk/job/CML348/post-d…