# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Monstrous Viking Age: a Halloween Special - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 02:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: A presentation on monsters of the Viking age by authors William R. Short and Reynir A. ÓskarsonAbout this EventIn the Viking age, monsters and other dreadful entities roamed the world of humans. These were not ethereal spirits wearing white bedsheets, but horrific physical entities that destroyed those that crossed their path in a most gruesome way. Vikings and Icelanders well into the modern era prepared themselves for a fight against these monsters with special armor and their empty-hand combat system called Glíma.Now, the Halloween season is upon us, and the veil between this world and the next world grows thin. Accordingly, it seems a good time to discuss these dangerous beings and how Viking-age people defended themselves against them. Join us on October 31st for an exciting and enlightening presentation by William R. Short and Reynir A. Óskarson on the monsters of the Viking age.Saturday, October 31st | 1pm | freePresenters William and Reynir are the principals of Hurstwic, a New England-based organization that uses the scientific approach to research Vikings with a focus on Viking combat. Their book on Viking Combat, Men of Terror, has been the subject of several previous lectures here at the Scandinavian Center. Their next book, Violence in the Viking Age, is a follow-up to Men of Terror and is due to be released in November this year. The third book in their Viking combat trilogy is expected late in 2027 and covers the topic of Glíma: the empty-hand combat of the Vikings and the national sport of Iceland today. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newton/the-monstrous-viking-age-a-halloween-special/100001996240982516 - **Event Categories**: sports, art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Scandinavian Cultural Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Newton - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Scandinavian Cultural Center - **lat**: 42.3598176 - **long**: -71.2211796 - **full address**: Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham Street, Newton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Monstrous Viking Age: a Halloween Special - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/185e1f98db25941f9933ced05a88b313d88be7c4e1a0507b96f126327e5ed9d0-rimg-w1200-h805-dcd8d8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1785540787 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Monstrous Viking Age: a Halloween Special being held? - **A:** The Monstrous Viking Age: a Halloween Special takes place on Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham Street, Newton, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Monstrous Viking Age: a Halloween Special? - **A:** The Monstrous Viking Age: a Halloween Special is organized by Scandinavian Living Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Monstrous Viking Age: a Halloween Special is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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