What’s this all about?

Hi! I’m Terri, though my friends call me shieldmaidenpdx. I’m a nerd — professional historian by trade — who loves geeking out about the past. I’m fascinated by the Vikings but also history in general, especially of the ancient and medieval worlds, and how we tend to play with it and bend it to our will.

I’m also a runner, Seahawks fan, avid cook, wanna be Icelander, and I love snow.

My gifts to you….

• Interesting information about the Viking Age gleaned from my years of researching, writing, and teaching about them. I’ll throw in other histories from time to time as well.

• Access to my podcast interviews with top-notch scholars and all-around interesting people

• My insights about how the past informs us and how we shape it in return

• A link to my cooking channel Shieldmaiden in the Kitchen because food and history naturally go together

You also won’t have to worry about missing anything! Every new edition of my newsletter will come directly to your inbox. I plan to have something to share every week or so, or as the spirit of Clio moves me.

Skál!