William R. Short
Author, Speaker, and Demonstrator
on Viking, Norse, and medieval Icelandic topics
Dr. William R. Short is an author, filmmaker, lecturer, and independent scholar specializing in Viking-age topics, notably medieval Icelandic literature, Viking-age material culture, Viking-age weapons, and Viking-age combat techniques. Dr. Short is the manager of Hurstwic, LLC, an organization that researches, practices, teaches, and demonstrates the fighting moves of Viking-age warriors. This teaching has led to the creation of a series of Viking combat training videos, as well as two feature-length documentary films with accompanying picture books based on historic Viking-age battles from the Sagas of Icelanders. In the fall of 2019, Dr. Short and Hurstwic co-sponsored a festival of experimental archaeology in Iceland with Eiríksstaðir, the Viking-age home of Eirík the Red. The focus of the festival was uncovering the lost secrets of making iron in Viking-age Iceland, secrets that had been forgotten centuries ago. We brought together teams of experts from North America, Iceland, and Europe in a multi-faceted research project that culminated with our making iron in Iceland for the first time in centuries, using all Icelandic materials and Viking-age tools and techniques. Men of Terror: A Comprehensive Analysis of Viking Combat details a 20+ year research program into Viking Combat and Viking society, published by Westholme Publishing. Icelanders in the Viking Age: The People of the Sagas is a companion and introduction to the Sagas of Icelanders and is now available, published by McFarland & Company. Viking Weapons and Combat Techniques, a book that summarizes his research results has been reprinted in a paperback edition published by Westholme Publishing. Dr. Short presents on Viking-age topics at universities, schools, museums, and other cultural institutions. |
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Men of Terror: A Comprehensive Analysis of Viking Combat William R. Short and Reynir A. Óskarson
ISBN: 978-1-59416-360-9 |
The Final Battle of
Grettir the Strong: A Picture Book William R. Short
ISBN 978-1-3657-6264-2 |
The Final Battle of Grettir the Strong William R. Short
widescreen DVD
watch a preview on YouTube
(featured program or
special bonus features) |
The Final Battle of Gisli Sursson: A Picture Book William R. Short
ISBN 978-1-3129-9753-0 |
The Final Battle of Gísli Súrsson William R. Short
widescreen DVD |
Hurstwic® Viking
Combat Training William R. Short
widescreen DVD |
Hurstwic® Viking
Combat Training William R. Short
widescreen DVD |
Hurstwic® Viking
Combat Training William R. Short
widescreen DVD |
Icelanders in
the Viking Age: William R. Short
ISBN:
978-0-7864-4727-5 |
Viking Weapons and Combat Techniques William R. Short
ISBN: 978-1-59416-217-6 |
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