Women in Viking history
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Queen Thyra: Denmark's early royal matriarch
For recent generations of Danes, former Queen Margrethe is seen as the nation's matriarch, a steady hand on the throne who guided the Scandinavian country through much of the late 20th and early 21st century.1 year ago — History -
Book review: Women and Weapons in the Viking World - Amazons of the North by Leszek Gardeła
This research project turned book explores the role of women in Viking society, highlighting their involvement in warfare and wielding weapons, which challenges, nay, downright shatters, gender stereotypes both centuries-old and modern.2 years ago — Reviews