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Hallvard of Oslo: The Viking Age martyr who died for a slave woman
Like all medieval saints, the life of Hallvard Vebjørnsson is shrouded in both mystery and myth. How did a Viking-era rich farmer's kid become the Patron Saint of Oslo, Norway's shiny capital?1 year ago — History -
Wooden ship fragment found in Oslo dated to the Viking Age
The find, made by NIKU archeologists near the ancient harbor area at Bjørvika, supports the idea that Oslo was already an important settlement in the Viking Age.2 years ago — News
