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Everything you need to know about the Varangian Guard
Long after the last Viking longboat set sail, the Viking martial skill and spirit were still very much a part of medieval warfare. The Varangian Guard, an elite bodyguard of the Byzantine Emperor, was formed out of recruits and mercenaries from mainly Viking societies in northern Europe.4 months ago — History -
Elite Viking warriors: Who were the Varangian Guard?
The Vikings who set off to travel south and east to today's territory of Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine, and further on to the east and south, were called the Varangians.1 year ago — History
