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Harbor sites of the Viking world: Kaupang, Paviken, and beyond
Behind every Viking raid, trade expedition, or settlement voyage lay a plethora of harbors that made these seaward journeys possible. We look at some of the best examples of these bustling hubs that were the economic backbone of the Viking world.8 months ago — History -
Igor of Kiev and the early years of Kievan Rus
Said to be the link between the foundational Varangian rulers of Kievan Rus and their more illustrious ancestors, Igor of Kiev played a crucial role in the consolidation of power in the early medieval state.1 year ago — History -
Staraya Ladoga: The first capital of Rus and its Viking roots
Long before the Mongol yoke arrived, before Peter the Great commissioned Russia's "window to the west" on the bones of countless peasants, or the recent oligarchs gutted much of the former Soviet state, there was Staraya Ladoga.1 year ago — History
