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Why Are There 'Viking' Statues in Boston?

Exploring Boston's Viking Scene | AI is Full of S**t | Author Update

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May 12, 2025
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Why Are There 'Viking' Statues in Boston?

This past week, I had the pleasure of recording another Vikingology episode with writer and comedian Rowdy Geirsson, author of The Impudent Edda. In our discussion, we explored a prominent convergence in his writing: Vikings and Boston.

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