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Olof Skötkonung: The Viking king who embraced Christianity and shaped medieval Sweden
Reigning at the threshold between the early and middle medieval periods, between the widespread worship of the Old Norse religion and the advent of Christianity in Sweden, was Olof Skötkonung, a famed Viking king.2 years ago — History -
Harald Bluetooth Gormsson: The Viking king who connected kingdoms
One of the most consequential rulers in early medieval Scandinavia (and possibly the one with the best nickname) was Harald Gormsson, known to posterity as Harald Bluetooth.3 years ago — History -
The tale of the Swedish Viking King Yngvar Harra
Most Swedes know that their current king can trace his familial origins back to a very famous general of Napoleon's. However, the monarchy of Sweden can be traced much further back to the late 8th century CE and its foundation by the semi-legendary Yngling Dynasty.3 years ago — History -
Who was Sitric Cáech, the Viking leader who founded the second Norse kingdom of Dublin?
For those lucky enough to have visited Dublin, there will be no doubting the city's place as a global cultural and economic hub. Dublin's long rise to this status originated during the reign of a Viking king, Sitric Cáech.3 years ago — History -
Who was Maccus Haraldsson, the man who allegedly slayed legendary Viking Eric Bloodaxe?
Eric Bloodaxe, the legendary Viking leader who chopped his way to thrones in England and Norway, was allegedly killed by Maccus Haraldsson - a fellow blue blood and just as formidable a warrior.3 years ago — History -
Who was Håkon the Good, Norway's Viking-era king?
Whilst his reign may only have lasted just over two decades, Håkon the Good was seen as a nation-builder, a man of peace, and a supporter of the new Christian faith.3 years ago — History -
Who was Harald Greycloak, the destroyer of pagan temples in Norway?
Norway is like so many other European countries in that its early medieval history is cloaked in a shroud of historical mystery, guesswork, and legend. No more is this evident than with the history of the once King of Norway, Harald Greycloak.3 years ago — History -
The tale of Audbjörn Frøybjørnsson, the Viking ruler upon whose death a giant ship was set aflame
For a man traditionally said to have been one of the most powerful petty kings in an era of political insecurity, Audbjörn Frøybjørnsson's life and death were full of high drama and excitement. What does his death tell us about the Viking Age?3 years ago — History -
What you need to know about Halfdan Ragnarsson and the Viking invasions of the British Isles
While academics may agree that the "Great Heathen Army" was never one single army, the Viking invasions of the British Isles from the mid-9th century CE remain one of the most consequential eras in British history.3 years ago — History -
How did Swedish Viking King Björn Ironside die?
Björn Ironside, the son of Ragnar Lothbrok, was a skilled military strategist and legendary Viking king. This is the story of his demise.3 years ago — History
