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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.22 hours ago — History -
What you need to know about Norway's Viking king Sigurd Magnusson
Sigurd I set out on a spiritual, if lucrative, quest to the Holy land with 5,000 men and 60 longships.4 days ago — History -
Viking crusade: What happened when King Sigurd sailed for Jerusalem with 60 longships
The medieval period was a time of religious intolerance, the clash of civilizations, and widespread warfare. However, in Norway, the first three decades of the 12th century CE were regarded as a "Golden Age" for the country.1 month ago — History -
Who was Harald Hardrada? Part 1: The formative years (c. 1015 – 1034 CE)
His death traditionally signals the end of the Viking Age in more than one European country. He was, perhaps, one of the greatest warrior kings of the medieval period.2 months ago — History -
Who was Horik I, the King of the Danes?
Horik (or Hårik) held the reins of power, in Denmark, for 40 years in an era where average life expectancy was little more than half that.8 months ago — History -
Experts take step back, admit location of St. Olaf's legendary church remains unknown
In an article in Adresseavisa, Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU) director Kristin Bakken and NTNU Science Museum director Hans K. Stenøien revealed that new knowledge shows that "Klemenskirken" in Søndre gate in Trondheim is most likely not Stl. Olaf’s Klemenskirke after all.8 months ago — News -
Author claims to have discovered burial mound of legendary Viking king Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson in Poland
Marek Kryda, the author of the book "Viking Poland" (published in 2019 in Polish) and a member of the British Archaeological Association, claims to have found the lost burial mound of Viking king Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson.8 months ago — News -
Rare silver coins minted by Viking king Harald Bluetooth discovered in Finland
Metal detectorists discovered a silver cache in Virmo, located between Turku and Rauma in Southwest Finland. The cache held rare minted by Viking king Harald Bluetooth.9 months ago — News -
Who was Björn Ironside, the legendary Norse Viking Chief?
When your father is a famous Viking warrior and legendary hero, chances are you may also be a fierce warrior. Björn Ironside was said to have led a colorful and violent life, raiding and battling his way from the Orkney Islands in the north to Sicily in the south.9 months ago — History -
Who was Sweyn Forkbeard, the first Viking King of England?
Many teenagers often rebel, through their actions, speech, fashion, or music, against their parents. However, how many teenagers have led a revolt that has usurped their father as a King? Sweyn Forkbeard, England's first Viking King, did this and much more.9 months ago — History
