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Ep 306 - Ahmad Ibn Fadlan with Tonicha Upham
Ep. 306
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In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by Tonicha Upham as they explore the historical records kept by legendary Arab traveller Ahmad ibn Fadlan and his encounters with various European cultures.
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Check out Tonicha's past work:
https://www.uu.se/en/contact-and-organisation/staff?query=N24-2371
Also, check out their Google Scholar page:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=XUaVCz0AAAAJ&hl=da
Follow Margrethe on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags
Follow the Podcast on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast
If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast
Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com
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