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The lost fleet: What happened to the Viking ships of Stamford Bridge?
In 1066 CE, Harald Hardrada landed in northern England with a fleet said to number 200–300 ships. Stamford Bridge killed the king and shattered the invasion force. The survivors fled back to their ships, but only a fraction of the fleet ever returned to Norway.7 months ago — History -
The backbone of Viking armies: Understanding the role of huscarls
Huscarls, elite warriors from Anglo-Saxon and Viking societies, showed steadfast loyalty and skill in protecting their nobles, often to the death. Their formidable reputation is thought to have inspired the formation of the Byzantine Empire's Varangian Guard.3 years ago — Warfare -
Who was Harald Hardrada? Part 2: Politics, power, and six feet of English soil
Was there a more dangerous and skillful warrior than Harald Hardrada by the mid-1030s CE? For more than two decades, since he set foot on the battlefield at Stiklestad as a mere teenager, wet behind the ears, his life had been defined by his martial skill.3 years ago — History
