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Halfdan the Black and the dawn of medieval Norway
Before Norway was a unified kingdom under one ruler, it was divided into several petty kingdoms for much of the early medieval era. In this time, where historical records are scarce, but sagas, myths, and legends flourish, Halfdan the Black, a petty king of Vestfold, is said to have thrived.2 years ago — History -
A Viking history of Oslo
Today, Oslo is an uber-cool, bustling, and confident metropolis, having undergone a cultural blossoming of late. Its origins, however, date back more than a millennium to the early medieval period, when Vikings roamed and established a small trading place at the mouth of the Oslo fjord.2 years ago — Scandinavia
