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Creator of Vikings TV series sets his sights on Eric Bloodaxe
Amazon has given the green light for a brand-new show set in the Viking Age.1 year ago — News -
Book review: God's Hammer by Eric Schumacher
God's Hammer is a thrilling romp that explains the "backstory" and formative years of one of Norway's most consequential kings, Håkon the Good.2 years ago — Reviews -
Gunnhildr Gormsdóttir: Mother to kings in Norse sagas
The daughter of one Viking king, wife to another, and the mother of at least two more, Gunnhildr Gormsdóttir was an influential woman in an era of hyper-masculinity and entrenched patriarchy.2 years ago — History -
Egil Skallagrímsson: Viking warrior, poet, and man of many talents
Long before Hamlet, Holden Caulfield, or James Dean forged the Western idea of the anti-hero, there was Egil Skallagrímsson. He was a historical figure and a man of many talents. Among them, he was a Viking warrior, poet, and farmer.2 years ago — History -
Jórvík: The rise and fall of a Viking kingdom
For many in Yorkshire, this English county is nearly divine. There's no need to ask; they'll readily tell you about its long, proud history that spans thousands of years, covering empires, peoples, and civilizations.2 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 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 -
Who was Eric Bloodaxe, the legendary Viking warrior?
Despite his fearsome reputation, surprisingly little is known about Eric Bloodaxe despite the fact he was a King of Norway as well as Northumbria and the supposed King of the Hebrides.3 years ago — History -
Top 5: Who were the most elite Viking warriors?
Viking warriors spread terror, fear, and bloodshed throughout most of Europe during the early medieval period. Their supposed appetite for violence was matched only by their thirst for loot and treasure.3 years ago — History
