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Why did the "Swedish crusades" take place in Finland and Russia?
At the end of the Viking Age, religious crusading took place not only in West Asia but also in the Arctic region, in what is now Finland and Russia. We look at why the Kingdom of Sweden, a once pagan nation, undertook these bloody military campaigns in the name of the Catholic Church.1 year ago — History -
Untangling the myth of Eric IX: Sweden's crusader king
Eric IX was the sole founder of a royal dynasty that ruled Sweden for over a century. He was known for his strong personality and his dedication to spreading Christianity both within Sweden and abroad, earning him canonization and the title of Sweden's Viking Saint.2 years ago — Partner content
