Ivory Vikings

"Ivory Vikings" delves into the mysteries surrounding the Lewis Chessmen, a set of 93 intricately carved walrus ivory chess pieces discovered on a Scottish beach in the early 1800s. This engaging audiobook connects medieval Icelandic sagas with modern archaeology and art history, exploring the Viking Age's extensive cultural and economic networks across the North Atlantic. Alongside the captivating story of the chessmen, it highlights the contributions of Margret the Adroit, a talented woman artist from 12th-century Iceland.