Visiting The Dark Ages: Places To Visit 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 –…
From Child Bride to Warrior Queen
Aethelflæd, Lady of the Mercians, stands as one of the most remarkable and influential women…
Long After They Thought It Was Over The Vikings Came Back to Britain
On a windswept autumn day in October 1209 the people of Llanfaes, a bustling port…
The Frisians: Masters of Europe’s North Sea
The story of the Frisians is one of resilience, independence, and maritime prowess. From their…
The Viking Child given Five Longships on his 12th Birthday for Raiding!
Erik Haraldsson, better known as Erik Bloodaxe, was one of the most formidable and controversial…
Forged by Iron by Eric Schumacher
Eric Schumacher’s Forged by Iron launches the Olaf’s Saga series with a gripping, emotionally charged tale set…
The Viking King Who Ruled Two Kingdoms: The Saga of Olaf Cuarán
Olaf Cuarán, also known as Amlaíb mac Sitric or Olaf Sihtricson, was a formidable figure…
The Viking King Who Became an English Saint: St. Olaf’s Legacy
Few figures from the Viking Age have left a legacy as complex and enduring as…
Sitriuc Silkbeard: The Norse King Who Made Dublin A Great City
Origins and Dynasty Sitriuc Silkbeard, also known as Sigtrygg II Silkbeard Olafsson, was born around…
Rorik of Dorestad: Viking King, Diplomat, and Shadow Ruler of Frisia
The story of Rorik of Dorestad – a Danish Viking who became a king in…
Why Did Vikings Return Year After Year to Raid This Tiny Island Monastery?
In 799, on a small, windswept island off the coast of Aquitaine, the monks of…
The Fall of Norse Greenland: What Happened to the Settlers
The Norse settlements in Greenland, established around 985 CE by Erik the Red and his…
Where did the Vikings go?
The Vikings, renowned for their seafaring and raiding across Europe from the late 8th to…