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Harald Fairhair and the contested unification of Norway
The Kingdom of Norway traces its foundation back to the murky depths of the early medieval period, when Harald Fairhair was said to have unified several petty kingdoms into a nation under his iron grip.7 months ago — History -
A Viking history of Oslo
Today, Oslo is an uber-cool, bustling, and confident metropolis, having undergone a cultural blossoming of late. Its origins, however, date back more than a millennium to the early medieval period, when Vikings roamed and established a small trading place at the mouth of the Oslo fjord.2 years ago — Scandinavia -
Håkon Grjotgardsson: Viking Age power broker and the first Jarl of Lade
In an era where Harald Fairhair was hellbent on subjugating all the minor kingdoms of Norway under his iron grip, one powerful northern jarl stood in his way. Rather than waging war with Håkon Grjotgardsson, Fairhair negotiated with the man as a true equal. This is his story.2 years ago — History -
Undying defiance: The Viking king who chose to be buried alive rather than submit
Striding like a colossus over early medieval Norwegian history is Harald Fairhair, the man who supposedly unified the various petty kingdoms into the medieval Kingdom of Norway. However, underlying his unification was a series of bloody battles and iron-willed ruthlessness.3 years ago — History
