The Science Viking
Welcome to the Science Viking – History Education with a STEM Focus.
Our characters from history can include STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) as a focus for their explanations.
Science Viking displays and workshops can integrate into STEM through the History of Science.
Our experienced Historical Interpreter can help your audience understand what it was like to live during Viking and Medieval times, whether you are an attraction, a museum or a school. As well as general life, we also explain the “scientific” concepts of the times and how people viewed the world before the modern era.
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What has technology got to do with why the Vikings suddenly exploded out of Scandinavia?
Was Alchemy just magic, or was it really proper science?
Why would many artists and scribes in medieval times also be considered chemists today?
Science Viking Characters
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Bjarni Thorvaldrson, the Science Viking himself. He is an experience raider and trader who has travelled from Vinland to Constantinople.
Master Albert Harvey, a medieval alchemist and physician who knows the secret of making the fabled Philosopher’s Stone.
Brother Mellitus, a medieval monk who is an artist and a scribe, and expert on ink and pigments used to make medieval manuscripts.
Whether you are a science fair or a historical event, a museum or a school, the Science Viking is where you can mix science and history and find out how they formed the modern world we live in today. So, if you want a compelling display that includes STEM, and History, all rooted in a sound archaeological base, you need look no further.
Customer Feedback
“Bjarni,
What a fantastic day we spent finding out all about life as a Viking! The children were thoroughly engaged and enthused about their new topic. As a teacher the opportunity to handle artifacts and develop an understanding of a different time and place in history to our own is invaluable. The experiences the children have had today will no doubt be remembered by them for many years to come.
Many Many thanks”
“Alchemy at Muncaster Castle
Thanks very much for bringing your Tudor Alchemist character Albert Harvey to the Wars of the Roses days of our Living History Week. We were really pleased with how well this fitted in with the other period re-enactors onsite for the event. We had many positive comments both from them and from the public about how well-developed the character was and the depth of knowledge you had to share with customers of all ages; certainly we were aware that you drew a crowd throughout the day! Muncaster has always seen the benefits of having your personae at our events and we’re delighted with this addition to your portfolio. Looking forward to seeing you here again soon.”
“Hi Terry,
I have finally landed back at home and can reply to you properly. I’d like to say a big thank you for the display you put on for the public , your level of commitment and depth of knowledge. I would also like to thank you for helping out in a crisis, when things didn’t go to plan you were there to help me sort things out and to do ‘damage limitation’.”