Dublinia News

Do Christmas traditions somehow come from the Vikings?

As we get ready for a slightly different Christmas this year we investigate whether or not any of our typical Christmas traditions originate from the Vikings, and believe it or not, some do!
A Medieval Halloween Story!

It’s that time of year again, and while we can’t bring you our usual Halloween performances, we still have some scary medieval stories to tell, like that of Drunken Thomas! Also, do you want to hear some creepy cures and ridiculous remedies that were used in Medieval Dublin?
Did the Vikings bring back slavery to Dublin?

It may come as a shock to learn that Viking Dublin had one of the largest slave markets in Europe! It may shock you even more to learn that the trading of slaves existed in Ireland long before the time of the Vikings!! Saint Patrick anyone?
Fun and games in Viking and Medieval Dublin

In today’s modern world of gamers, social media, and endless television, we’re taking a look at some old style games, and seeing what kind were played by the children of Viking and medieval Dublin. 
What’s in a building?

From battles in 1916 to nightclubs, the history behind where Dublinia is housed, one of the most important, beautiful and photographed buildings in our city, might just surprise you!

Dublin’s Fairgreen

The 13th century was the time of great medieval fairs all around Europe and in Dublin, merchants from different lands gathered at Dublin’s Fairgreen annually for 15 days each July to trade their goods!
Women and the Viking World!

We constantly get asked questions here in Dublinia about the role of Viking women in society, so here are a few bits of information that you might not have heard before!
Health, Hygiene and Beauty – What were the Vikings really like?

We all know, especially now, that hygiene and health is so important so, with that, we have decided to take a look at what kind of health the Viking people of Dublin were in, their hygiene, diet, but also what beauty measures they followed.
The history of the Black Death

Have you felt a chill creep into your bones, or feel like you are getting a fever?? Well, it might just be that but in Medieval Dublin in 1348 you might just have fallen victim to the plague!
New Book – Dublin and The Viking World!

Bringing the world of Viking Dublin to life! Dublin and the Viking World’ is our fantastic new book to celebrate Dublinia’s 25th birthday.