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Haakon Sigurdsson, the last great pagan ruler of Norway: Refugee to ruler (part 1)
A firm believer in the Old Norse gods, Haakon Sigurdsson would rise to ultimate power in Norway and involve himself in international politics before a dramatic fall from power led to a grisly death. We look at the man who was King of Norway in all but name for two dramatic decades in the Viking Age.8 months ago — History -
Who were the Earls of Lade, Norway's mighty kingmakers?
The Earls of Lade not only dominated the Northern trade route (from which Norway takes its name) but also were involved in the courtly politics of power and kingmaking.3 years ago — History
