Trading with the Enemy: How Vikings Became Merchants Across Europe
The Norse, often depicted as fierce raiders and warriors, are also celebrated for their remarkable…
Strathclyde: A Legacy of Battles and Resistance
The Kingdom of Strathclyde, a Celtic realm in what is now southern Scotland and northern…
Viking Berserkers: The Truth Behind Their Battle Frenzy
The image of Viking berserkers has captivated imaginations for centuries. These fierce warriors, known for…
Thor: The Norse God of Thunder
Thor, the mighty god of thunder in Norse mythology, stands as one of the most…
Odin: The Norse God of War and Wisdom
In the mist-shrouded realms of Norse mythology, few figures loom as large as Odin, the…
The Shield Maiden Myth: Fact and Fiction
The image of fierce Viking shield maidens charging into battle alongside their male counterparts has…
The Battle of Maldon: A Costly Mistake Allowing Viking Raiders To Land
The battle took place in August 991 AD near Maldon beside the River Blackwater in…
The Viking Attack on Lindisfarne: A Turning Point in British History
On June 8, 793 AD, an event occurred that would send shockwaves across Europe and…
Viking Longships: For Exploration, Trade and Warfare
Viking longships were the pinnacle of Scandinavian naval engineering during the Dark Ages, embodying the…
Vikings Discover Greenland: Erik the Red’s Daring Expedition and Settlement
The story of the Vikings’ discovery and settlement of Greenland is a tale of exploration,…
Viking ‘wallet’ found on Isle of Man
A rare Viking horde discovered Two British metal detectorists have stumbled upon an extraordinary archaeological…
Weapons of the Vikings
Armed for Battle: The Iconic Weapons of the Vikings In the harsh light of archaeological…
Ethelred the Unready: A Reign of Misfortune and Misconceptions
A Reign of Misfortune and Misconceptions Ethelred II, infamously known as “the Unready,” reigned as…
Harald Hardrada: The Last Great Viking Warrior-King
Harald Sigurdsson, better known as Harald Hardrada (“hard ruler”), stands as one of the most…
Harald Bluetooth: The Viking King Who Forged Denmark Through Conquest
Harald Bluetooth, the 10th-century Danish king, is remembered not only for unifying Denmark but also…