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Sigurd the Mighty: How a Viking jarl became a legend of the North
The life and death of Sigurd Eysteinsson, the second Jarl of Orkney, is truly the stuff of legend and lore. This plucky Viking – whose loyalty to Harald Fairhair was unquestioned – carved out power and influence in "The Northern Isles," far away from the Viking homeland.1 month ago — History -
The Viking history of the Orkney Islands: A primer
Perched just off the northernmost point of Scotland is one of the most beautiful archipelagos in the United Kingdom: Orkney. These islands have a long and rich Viking history since they were settled by Norsemen in the early 9th century CE.10 months ago — History
