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Who was Harald Hardrada? Part 1: The formative years (c. 1015 – 1034 CE)
His death traditionally signals the end of the Viking Age in more than one European country. He was, perhaps, one of the greatest warrior kings of the medieval period.2 weeks ago — History -
Why did the Vikings stop raiding?
The history of the so-called "Viking Age" is neatly bookended by a raid on a British monastery at the beginning and the victory of a Norman conqueror on an English battlefield at the other end. Or is it?3 weeks ago — History -
Who was Ellisiv, Norway's last Viking Queen?
The Viking Age (c.793 - 1066 CE) in Norway is said to have ended with the felling of Harald Hardrada on the battlefield at Stamford Bridge. Yet his wife, Ellisiv, was said to be as much a force of nature as her more famous husband.3 weeks ago — History -
Everything you need to know about the Varangian Guard
Long after the last Viking longboat set sail, the Viking martial skill and spirit were still very much a part of medieval warfare. The Varangian Guard, an elite bodyguard of the Byzantine Emperor, was formed out of recruits and mercenaries from mainly Viking societies in northern Europe.2 months ago — History -
Exhibition on Vikings in the Kievan Rus opens in Oslo's Historical Museum
A new exhibition - launched on November 22 - tackles Scandinavia's relationship with the Kievan Rus. You can see it at Oslo's Historical Museum lecture hall until November 27.2 months ago — News -
Top 5: Who were the most elite Viking warriors?
Viking warriors spread terror, fear, and bloodshed throughout most of Europe during the early medieval period. Their supposed appetite for violence was matched only by their thirst for loot and treasure.3 months ago — History -
Will we ever be able to pinpoint the final resting place of legendary Viking king Harald Hardråde? Here's what an expert thinks
In 2019, archaeologists from the Norwegian Institute of Cultural Heritage (NIKU) announced that they had located what, at the time, appeared to be a burial chamber underneath the pavement in a residential part of Trondheim, Norway. Today, they know that the structure was actually something different7 months ago — News -
Who was Harald Hardrada, the king of Norway whose death marked the end of the Viking Age?
Harald Hardrada, or Harald III Sigurdson, is also known as "the last real Viking," and he was a person that many people considered a real Viking king.11 months ago — History
