St. Olaf
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Builders, not destroyers: How did Vikings help develop Europe's towns and cities?
Historians have often overlooked the significant role that Viking societies played in the establishment of towns and cities throughout Northern Europe.2 years ago — Partner content -
Who was Thorir Hund, the man who allegedly killed St. Olaf, Norway's patron saint?
For a man named after a dog, Thorir "Tore" Hund plays a large and significant role in early medieval Norwegian political and religious history.3 years ago — History -
Experts take step back, admit location of St. Olaf's legendary church remains unknown
In an article in Adresseavisa, Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU) director Kristin Bakken and NTNU Science Museum director Hans K. Stenøien revealed that new knowledge shows that "Klemenskirken" in Søndre gate in Trondheim is most likely not Stl. Olaf’s Klemenskirke after all.4 years ago — News