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- 🇳🇿NZ · History#175500 to 3K
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250 to 1.5K🎙 ~2x weekly·38 episodes·Last published 3w ago - Monthly Reach
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500 to 3K🇳🇿100% - Active Followers
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Episode Forty-one: Rebecca Hill
Aug 11, 2026
Unknown duration
Episode Forty: C.J. Adrien
Jul 14, 2026
1h 13m 43s
Episode Thirty-nine: answering questions part one
Jun 9, 2026
53m 35s
Episode Thirty-eight: Valkyries, a Valhalla Conversations collaboration
May 12, 2026
1h 31m 28s
Episode Thirty-seven: Juliette Friedlander Interview
Apr 14, 2026
1h 26m 37s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11/26 | Episode Forty-one: Rebecca Hill | In this episode, Johanna and K.S. talk to YouTuber and podcaster Rebecca Hill of Valhalla Conversations! We discussed Rebecca's love of Norse mythology, and particularly Valkyries, her journey to become a podcaster and YouTuber, and her foray into the academic world. Links:Rebecca Hill - @soulchaserbeckyJohanna Wittenberg - johannawittenberg.comK.S. Barton - ksbarton.com | — | ||||||
| 7/14/26 | VikingsBretons+3 | C.J. Adrien | Vikingology podcastcjadrien.com+3 | — | C.J. AdrienVikings+3 | — | 1h 13m 43s | ||
| 6/9/26 | Viking Agemisconceptions+3 | K.S. | Johanna WittenbergK.S. Barton | — | Viking Agehistory+3 | — | 53m 35s | ||
| 5/12/26 | ValkyriesNorse mythology+3 | Johanna WittenbergK.S. Barton+1 | Valhalla Conversationssifbrookes.com+2 | — | ValkyriesNorse mythology+3 | — | 1h 31m 28s | ||
| 4/14/26 | linguisticsNorse sagas+3 | Juliette Friedlander | Johanna WittenbergK.S. Barton | — | Norse sagaslinguistics+4 | — | 1h 26m 37s | ||
| 3/10/26 | historical fictionNorse history+3 | Gunhild Haugnes | Daughters of Freyja | — | Gunhild HaugnesDaughters of Freyja+3 | — | 1h 04m 05s | ||
| 2/10/26 | Norse sagasundead women+4 | Irina Manea | YouTubeSubstack+2 | — | Norsesagas+6 | — | 1h 19m 41s | ||
| 1/13/26 | year recapfuture outlook+3 | Johanna | — | — | 2025 recap2026 preview+3 | — | 57m 13s | ||
| 12/9/25 | archaeologyNorse history+3 | Margrethe Havgar | Oseberg tapestries | — | Margrethe HavgarOseberg tapestries+3 | — | 1h 18m 27s | ||
| 11/11/25 | writingpodcasting+3 | Johanna WittenbergK.S. Barton | Vikingology podcastjohannawittenberg.com+1 | — | Vikingologypodcasting+3 | — | 1h 31m 30s | ||
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| 10/14/25 | archaeologyNorse history+4 | Margrethe Havgar | Oseberg shipOseberg tapestry | — | Margrethe HavgarOseberg ship+4 | — | 1h 18m 16s | ||
| 9/9/25 | LagerthaAslaug+3 | K.S. Barton | Vikings | — | LagerthaAslaug+3 | — | 1h 17m 59s | ||
| 8/12/25 | women warriorshistorical research+3 | Pamela D. Toler | Women Warriors: An Unexpected HistoryBirka Woman | — | women warriorshistory+3 | — | 1h 01m 48s | ||
| 7/8/25 | VikingsEastern trading routes+3 | Megan Formanek | Viking Trading Landsmeganformanek.com+4 | — | Vikingstrading routes+5 | — | 1h 06m 26s | ||
| 6/10/25 | Episode Twenty-seven: Interview with Melanie Karsak | In this episode, Johanna and K.S. interview bestselling author Melanie Karsak! She's recently released the second book in her Vinland to Valhalla series, Sword of a Valkyrie, about Freydis Eriksdottir. Join us as we discuss her books, research, writing process, and much more!Links: Melanie Karsak - Melanie Karsak Instagram - karsakmelanieFacebook - AuthorMelanieKarsakJohanna Wittenberg - Johanna Wittenberg – Powerful women of the Viking AgeK.S. Barton - K.S. Barton Author - Viking stories of love and adventure | — | ||||||
| 5/13/25 | Episode Twenty-six: How we put our research into our books | In this episode, Johanna and K.S. discuss how they take what they've learned in their research and weave it into their novels. They also talk about getting inspiration from some unusual places. Johanna Wittenberg: johannawittenberg.comK.S. Barton: ksbarton.com | — | ||||||
| 4/8/25 | Episode Twenty-five: Interview with Heather Pringle | In this episode, Johanna and K.S. talk with science writer Heather Pringle. In addition to many publications, Heather has written about Vikings in two issues of National Geographic, the most recent in March 2025. We had a fantastic conversation about her recent book The Northwomen and all things Viking women. *At one point, Heather discusses female slaves. You will be warned before that section occurs. We know that it can be upsetting. Heather Pringle: Heather Pringle | A science writer who loves archaeologyJohanna Wittenberg: www.johannawittenberg.comK.S. Barton: ksbarton.com | — | ||||||
| 3/11/25 | Episode Twenty-four: Interview with Niina Niskanen | In this episode, Johanna and K.S. talk to Niina Niskanen, a Finnish writer, artist, and folklorist. We chat with Niina about Sami culture and mythology. Niina Niskanen: @fairychamberartJohanna Wittenberg: johannawittenberg.comK.S. Barton: ksbarton.com | — | ||||||
| 2/11/25 | Episode Twenty-three: Interview with Nancy Marie Brown | In this episode, Johanna and K.S. talk with Nancy Marie Brown, author of The Far Traveler: Voyages of a Viking Woman, The Real Valkyrie: The Hidden History of Viking Warrior Women, and many more! Links: Nancy Marie Brown: www.nasw.org/users/nmb Johanna Wittenberg: www.johannawittenberg.com K.S. Barton: www.ksbarton.com | — | ||||||
| 1/14/25 | Episode Twenty-two: a year end recap and chat with Johanna and K.S. | In this episode, Johanna and K.S. chat with each other about their year. They talk about discovery writing, their year in writing, their travels where they visited historical sites (separately), what they've learned in their research lately, and so much more! Links: Johanna Wittenberg: Johanna Wittenberg – Powerful women of the Viking Age K.S. Barton: K.S. Barton Author - Viking stories of love and adventure | — | ||||||
| 12/10/24 | Episode Twenty-one: Interview with Octavia Randolph | In this episode, Johanna and K.S. have a chat with Octavia Randolph, author of the popular Circle of Ceridwen saga. Octavia Randolph: octavia.net Johanna Wittenberg: johannawittenberg.com K.S. Barton: ksbarton.com | — | ||||||
| 11/16/24 | Episode Twenty: Collaboration with Valhalla Conversations | In this episode, Johanna and K.S. joined with Soul Chaser Becky on her YouTube channel, Valhalla Conversations! Our conversation was about Worthy Women of Sagas and Myth. We had a lively discussion with Johanna, Becky, and K.S. sharing our favorite women from Norse history and mythology. Johanna Wittenberg: johannawittenberg.com K.S. Barton: ksbarton.com Rebecca Hill: linktr.ee/soulchaserbecky | — | ||||||
| 10/8/24 | Episode Nineteen: Interview with Marianne Moen | In this episode, Johanna and K.S. talk with archaeologist Marianne Moen, the Head of Department of Archaeology at the Museum of Cultural History in Oslo. | — | ||||||
| 9/10/24 | Episode Eighteen: Women Travelers | In this episode, Johanna and K.S. discuss Viking women who traveled to distant lands, like modern-day Istanbul, and even to North America! Links: Johanna Wittenberg: Johanna Wittenberg – Powerful women of the Viking Age K.S. Barton: K.S. Barton Author - Viking stories of love and adventure | — | ||||||
| 8/13/24 | Episode Seventeen: Women's Work | In this episode, Johanna and K.S. discuss women's work, of which there was plenty! Brewing beer, spinning wool and flax, weaving, sewing, and any textile work, was the domain of women. Even the sails for the famous Viking longships were made by women, and it could take years to weave just one sail. Join us to learn more! Johanna Wittenberg: johannawittenberg.com K.S. Barton: ksbarton.com | — | ||||||
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Chart history for Shieldmaidens: Women of the Norse World
Peaked at #175 in New Zealand, currently #175 in New Zealand.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | — | #175 | #175 | — |
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.