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Berserker versus bushido: Could Viking warriors defeat Samurai?
In a brand-new series, we will look at how our favorite early medieval warriors would have shaped up against famous warriors from other cultures and eras. We first head to the Land of the Rising Sun to see how Vikings would have fared against Japan's world-famous warriors, the Samurai.5 months ago — Viking warfare -
The Battle of Stamford Bridge: The last great Viking invasion of England
A battle so momentous that it was said to have ended an age. Not for the first time in 1066 CE, a fortuitous arrow helped decide the fate of a kingdom.5 months ago — Viking warfare -
Viking warbands vs. medieval armies: How did they fight?
Renowned as some of the most ferocious and feared fighters of the early medieval period, Vikings regularly went into battle against larger armies. How the Vikings fought against medieval armies was truly revolutionary.1 year ago — Viking warfare -
The economics of Viking raiding
Typically portrayed as a sudden burst of blood and violence, Viking raids could also be coldly calculated economic expeditions. This very violent form of early economic entrepreneurism shows how the profit motive often underpinned Viking raids.1 year ago — Viking warfare -
Four months of fire and stone: The Viking siege of Dumbarton
The successful siege of a Brittonic fortress ensconced on a rock in the River Clyde led not only to further Viking expansion in Scotland but also helped the rise of the Kingdom of Alba, to which modern Scotland traces its ancestry.1 year ago — Viking warfare -
5 Viking raids that shaped European history
The Viking world did not expand in silence. It announced itself through fire, blood, and sails on the horizon.1 year ago — Viking warfare -
The Battle of Hjørungavåg and the rise of Jomsviking legends
Shrouded in myth and legend, this semi-historical battle not only ensured Norway's independence but also gave birth to the legendary status of fabled mercenaries.1 year ago — Viking warfare -
From Gjermundbu to Kyiv: Exploring the five known Viking helmets
Despite Hollywood depictions of Vikings in battle, where every Viking is shown wearing a shiny helmet, archeological evidence of Viking helmets is quite scarce.2 years ago — Viking warfare -
The Battle of Edington: Alfred's great military triumph
Isolated in a dangerous and hostile world. No, we're not talking about certain British politicians' views of the UK post-Brexit; we are talking about King Alfred the Great facing the Vikings. A seemingly unstoppable Viking force had steamrolled all opposition in the British Isles since 793.2 years ago — Viking warfare
