Audbjörn Frøybjørnsson
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The top 5 reasons why you need to visit the Sagastad Viking Center in Norway
Perched at the northern tip of a fjord is the charming Norwegian town of Nordfjordeid. Despite its picture-perfect setting, this small town has a long and proud history that stretches back to the early medieval period when Vikings roamed the area.2 years ago — Scandinavia -
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