The Art of Beowulf

The legend of Beowulf - and his battles with Grendel, the monster's mother, and, of course, the dragon - have inspired artists down through the ages.

Here are just some of the more recent takes on the Scandinavian superman and his enemies...

And what sort of art will BEOWULF BEASTSLAYER inspire? You'll just have to wait and see...

Dr Janina's Secret Knowledge

In case you missed it, Dr Janina Ramirez was on BBC4 again the other night, this time talking about Viking art.

I can just imagine some of the items she examines being found in the great feast hall of King Hrothgar himself...