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How Cnut conquered England: The campaign of 1015–1016 (part 1)
Seen as the violent crescendo of the Viking Age in England, Cnut the Great invaded and conquered a fractured nation, following in his father's footsteps. However, the acquisition of England was just the first kingdom Cnut would seize on his way to forging an empire and gaining eternal glory.11 months ago — History -
Was a Viking saint responsible for the nursery rhyme "London Bridge is falling down"?
Olaf Haraldsson, better known in Norway as Saint Olaf, spent time as a mercenary in the employ of Anglo-Saxon King Æthelred the Unready. During that time, he was said to have been responsible for pulling down London Bridge to stop fellow Vikings sailing up the river Thames to plague his benefactor.2 years ago — Legacy -
Thorkell the Tall: Jomsviking chief, Viking lord, and Jarl of East Anglia
A key military leader and literal kingmaker was the Viking warlord Thorkell the Tall. As formidable on the battlefield as in the dirty game of political machinations, Thorkell's legacy is as monumental as his physical stature.2 years ago — History
