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    • There is just too little evidence to conclusively prove that Ubba Ragnarsson was indeed a historical figure.
      Who was Ubba Ragnarsson, the Viking commander of the Great Heathen Army?
      During the 9th century, a series of Viking armies swept across the seas and invaded Anglo-Saxon England. These armies were made up of warriors from Scandinavia, the British Isles, and Northern Europe and were skilfully led, or so the legend goes, by Ubba Ragnarsson.
      4 years ago — History
    • Ragnar Lothbrok spent much of his life as a pirate and raider.
      Who was the real Ragnar Lothbrok, one of the most famous Viking warriors?
      One of the more interesting and celebrated warriors from the Viking Age is Ragnar Lothbrok.
      4 years ago — History
    • Erik the Red is famous for founding the first continuous settlement in Greenland.
      Who was Erik the Red, the famous Viking adventurer?
      There are two stories about how Erik the Red got his nickname. According to the first, his hair and beard were of an intense ginger red nuance. According to the second story, he had a fiery temper.
      4 years ago — History
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