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Ælfgifu of Northampton: A woman at the center of the Danish conquest of England
She was one of the most powerful and influential nobles of her time, who ruled over Norway and held authority across huge swathes of northern England, yet her name is largely unknown today.6 months ago — History -
From royal consort to kingmaker: The story of Ingrid Ragnvaldsdotter
Sadly, the history of medieval Scandinavia, predominantly written by men, largely overlooks the contributions of women. However, one lady looms large over the end of the Viking Age; she found herself entrenched in the royal houses of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.2 years ago — History
