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 –…
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…
