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Cnut: the King who couldn’t command the sea
The wise Viking King Who Knew His Limits Early Life and Rise to Power Cnut was born around 995…
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The Viking raids on France, particularly during the 9th century, were a series of dramatic and transformative events that…
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Put your knowledge to the test with our ultimate Dark Ages History Quiz! Discover if you’re a true history master and uncover the mysteries of this fascinating era
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Few works of medieval art have captured the public imagination quite like the Bayeux Tapestry. Stretching nearly 70 meters, this…
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The Norse settlements in Greenland, established around 985 CE by Erik the Red and his followers, endured for nearly five…