Why Harald Fairhair’s Haircut Sparked a Kingdom’s Birth
Harald Fairhair is a towering figure in Scandinavian history, celebrated as the first king to…
Settlers on the Island of Fire
The Norse settlement of Iceland is one of the most dramatic and well-documented episodes of the Viking…
Visiting the Dark Ages: Places to Visit in Norway and Iceland
The most interesting places to visit in no particular order are: Historical Museum Oslo, Norway…
The Ruthless Wu Zetian, China’s Only Female Emperor
In the vast tapestry of Chinese history, few figures are as controversial, enigmatic, and influential…
When The Vikings Came From The South
The year 914 stands as an unusual moment in the long saga of Viking incursions…
Visiting the Dark Ages: Places to see in Denmark
For dark age history enthusiasts, Denmark offers a rich tapestry of sites that bring the Viking…
The End of Roman Britain
In the early fifth century, the Roman Empire, once the unchallenged master of the Mediterranean…
The Viking Who Thought He’d Sacked Rome
Hastein was one of the most formidable Viking leaders of the 9th century, renowned for his…
Ethiopia After the Fall of Rome: A Millennium of Power and Faith
Ethiopia, perched on the Horn of Africa, boasts one of the world’s most continuous and…
How Two Legendary Warrior Siblings Changed the Course of History
The early Islamic era produced a remarkable array of warriors, poets, and leaders whose stories have shaped the cultural memory of the…
Dark Age Ireland Before The Vikings
By the late-4th century, around the time that the Roman legions were abandoning neighboring Britain,…
Brian Boru: Ireland’s First and Last Great High King
In the tapestry of Irish history, few figures loom as large as Brian Boru. Born…
The Basques: Europe’s Resilient Mountain Warriors
The Basques, who inhabit the region spanning the western Pyrenees in northern Spain and southwestern…
Anglo-Saxons vs. Vikings: Who Were The Best Warriors?
The question of who was more successful at warfare – the Anglo-Saxons or the Vikings – is complex,…
Visiting the Dark Ages: Places To See In Ireland
1. Glendalough, County Wicklow A gem of early Christian monastic settlements, Glendalough was founded in…
