Medieval and Early Modern Studies Program Presents: The Vikings are Coming (2/6 and 2/26)

From TV to film, Vikings have been storming screens around the world. But what about the real Vikings? On Friday, February 6, from 9 AM-1 PM in Commons Rm. 331, Dr. Lila Kopár, Director of the Center for Medieval and Byzantine Studies at Catholic University, will present a workshop entitled, “The World of the Vikings Through Ten Objects.” It will offer an introduction to the material culture, history, literature, language, and religion of early medieval Scandinavia, concluding with a report on recent excavations at Bamburgh Castle in the UK. Then, don’t miss the MEMS Annual Colloquium on Thursday, February 26, featuring Dr. Anders Winroth of Yale …