Northern Fire is an artistic collective specialising in Celtic and Nordic art. We pride ourselves on taking influence from the archaeological record and through our research, we have met some very interesting people. We will be talking amongst ourselves (to date, we have 10 artists on board) and also to experts in their field about ancient history in Northern Europe. Expect new information, different perspectives as well as storytelling and song throughout our episodes.
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In this episode, Sean talks with Hrafnhildur, another artist within the Northern Fire collective, known better as Habba Nero tattoo. As tattoo artists often do when they come together, they spend a bit of time talking shop. Their discussion follows their experiences of tattooing (and being tattooed) and their approaches to new projects but they als…
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We were delighted when Sean Fitzgerald joined the Northern Fire collective. It was great to diversify and have another specialist in Celtic art styles that are so close to our hearts. In this episode, Sean talks with... surprisingly enough... Seán about Celtic art and their experiences setting out as artists. Separated by the Irish Sea, the art myt…
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In this episode of the Northern Fire History Podcast, Sean sits down with one of the most celebrated pioneers in the field of Nordic tattooing, Colin Dale. There is a reason clients travel globally to visit his studio, Skin & Bone Tattoo in Copenhagen, Denmark. Colin Dale is a man of legendary reputation; his work with Neo-Nordic and indigenous tat…
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Slavery In The Viking Age: An Interview with Historian Ben Raffield
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This week, we discuss one of the more unsavoury aspects of the Viking age, slavery. Whilst most cultures in the early middle ages had class systems which contained some forms of servitude, the Vikings took it to the next level and to some extent, their entire culture was built on slavery. From slave raids in surrounding kingdoms, slaves manning the…
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Musician, skald, storyteller, artist and now tattooist, Sigurbodi is a man of many talents... In this episode, he and Sean exchange stories from their home countries of Iceland and Wales and come to conclusions on how you should deal with elves, zombies and even the devil...By Northern Fire Ltd
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In this episode, we move a little away from history and talk with Ed Gamester about his life and views on the world. For those who don't know Ed, he is a man who does things. In his life, he has been a strongman, a wrestler, musician and author and generally great to be around! The guys discuss Ed's life so far as well as his views on happiness in …
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The History of The Picts with Hamish Lamley
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Sean talks to Hamish Lamley of Pictavia leather about all things Pictish, while like a true craftsman, Hamish darns his Pictish jumper... They loosely discuss the historical timeline of the people known as the Picts, a people about whom so little can be proven but so many theories exist...By Northern Fire Ltd
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Nordic Art Styles with Luciano and Lars
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In this episode, Sean delves deeply into the understanding of Nordic Art styles with Luciano, better known as Children Of Ash and Lars, an archaeologist working in Denmark about their research into the subject. This is quite a detailed and niche discussion about the Viking art styles including the Jelling style which they talk about at length.…
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Nordic Animism with Rune Rasmussen: Part 2
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Sean continues his discussion with Rune Rasmussen, a historian specialising in Nordic religions about Nordic traditions and animism. Describing himself as an anthropologist, Rune is the creator of the Nordic Animism Runic Calendar and book which is available on Northern Fire now. You can follow Rune's work on his YouTube channel here.…
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Nordic Animism With Rune Rasmussen Part 1
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Sean talks to Rune Rasmussen about Nordic Animism and his upcoming Runic Calendar and book which is available on Northern Fire now. In this podcast, They explore some of the traditions of engaging and respecting the spirits of landscape, seasons and nature in the North Western part of Europe. You can follow Rune's work on his YouTube channel here.…
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In this episode, Sofie discusses the revival of the Norse culture during the Victorian era in which an often romanticised view of the Vikings was portrayed. She explores the Victorian origins of some of the most iconic images of Vikings in modern popular culture including the horned helmet and Valkyries.…
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After our initial discussion about the Iceman known as Ötzi, we were lucky enough to discuss things with an expert to clear up some of the fact and fiction surrounding the discovery. In this episode, Sean talks to Andreas Putzer of the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology where the body of the Iceman is kept. You can learn more at http://www.iceman.it…
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Ötzi the iceman is an ancient natural mummy of a man who lived between 3400 and 3100 BC in a time known as the Copper Age. His body and belongings are displayed in the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology and he has been a source of fascination for all of us at Northern Fire since his discovery in 1991. In this episode, Sean and Hamish (from Pictavia …
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Metal in the Viking age with Jim Glazzard
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In this podcast, we discuss how metalworkers and craftsmen may have worked through the ages. Sean is joined by special guest Jim Glazzard from Asgard who have specialised in making jewellery inspired by viking era artefacts. Amongst other subjects, the guys discuss experimental archaeology, Pictish theories and the joy of risk assessments...…
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An interview with the well respected historian Neil Price about the Viking age. We discuss his upcoming book "The Children of Ash and Elm: The History Of The Vikings", his views on Nordic tattooing, burial rituals and amongst other subjects, trolls...By northernfire
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