The Gods of the Vikings
The Norse pantheon, a rich tapestry of deities, heroes, and mythical beings, has captivated imaginations…
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…
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 Viking Who Thought He’d Sacked Rome
Hastein was one of the most formidable Viking leaders of the 9th century, renowned for his…
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…
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…
The Viking King Who Conquered England
Sweyn Forkbeard, known in Old Norse as Sveinn Haraldsson tjúguskegg, stands as one of the…
Visiting The Dark Ages: Places To See In Britain
1. Sutton Hoo (Suffolk, England) A flagship Anglo‑Saxon archaeological site, Sutton Hoo holds the remains…
The Final Showdown: How the Battle of Largs Marked the End of the Viking Era in Scotland
The Battle of Largs, which took place on October 2, 1263, was a significant event…
Edward the Elder: The Overlooked King Who Forged England
Edward the Elder’s life reads like a saga of ambition, warfare, and family intrigue –…
