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The Battle of Hjørungavåg and the rise of Jomsviking legends
Shrouded in myth and legend, this semi-historical battle not only ensured Norway's independence but also gave birth to the legendary status of fabled mercenaries.1 year ago — Warfare -
Where can you still see Viking fortresses today?
There are still remnants of Viking strongholds scattered across Northern Europe today. We look at some of the most impressive.1 year ago — History -
"I expect spectacular discoveries": New Polish–Danish project to investigate origins of Wolin and Jomsborg
The international team is planning the first-ever large-scale archeological investigation of the historic site.1 year ago — News -
A beginner's guide to the Viking history of Poland
At the crossroads of Empire and Europe, Poland has a history full of drama and sorrow. However, in the early medieval period, its story was dominated by interactions with people from Viking societies just across the Baltic.2 years ago — History -
Harald Bluetooth Gormsson: The Viking king who connected kingdoms
One of the most consequential rulers in early medieval Scandinavia (and possibly the one with the best nickname) was Harald Gormsson, known to posterity as Harald Bluetooth.3 years ago — History -
Harald Bluetooth inspires this year's Festival of Slavs and Vikings at Wolin, Poland
What to look forward to at Wolin 2023, a Viking get-together at a mythic location on Poland's Northern seaboard.3 years ago — News -
Possible discovery of a mythical Viking fortress on the Polish island of Wolin
Construction work may have uncovered the remains of the mythical Jomsborg fortress on the Polish island of Wolin.3 years ago — News -
Who were the dreaded Jomsvikings?
The Jomsvikings, residents of the legendary Viking stronghold of Jomsborg, were a mythical order of Viking mercenaries who supposedly lived in the 10th and 11th centuries.5 years ago — History -
Jomsborg: The mythical Viking stronghold
A band of Viking brothers with a strict warrior code of conduct were said to be trained in a semi-mythical fortress in the Baltic Sea known as Jomsborg.5 years ago — History
