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Viking Age hoard found at site of future UK nuclear power plant
The Sizewell C hoard contains coins from the reigns of Harold Harefoot, Harthacnut, and Edward the Confessor.1 year ago — News -
"Vikings: Valhalla": Is there a movie on the way?
With season 3 now over, is there any hope left for fans of the hit TV series?2 years ago — News -
Emma of Normandy: The queen who bridged nations
A Norman noblewoman who wed two kings and gave birth to two more became queen of England, Denmark, and Norway.2 years ago — History -
Thorkell the Tall: Jomsviking chief, Viking lord, and Jarl of East Anglia
A key military leader and literal kingmaker was the Viking warlord Thorkell the Tall. As formidable on the battlefield as in the dirty game of political machinations, Thorkell's legacy is as monumental as his physical stature.2 years ago — History -
Forging the North Sea Empire: The story behind the Battle of Helgeå
One of the most consequential battles in early medieval Europe took place at the confluence of a river in Sweden, involving the forces of three Scandinavian kings. The result helped one of these kings attain immortal glory and forge an empire that was the highpoint of Viking power and influence.2 years ago — Warfare -
The story of King Harthacnut: The last Dane on the English throne
Living in your famous parent's shadow is hard, especially if you are an early medieval king of both Denmark and England. According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Harthacnut "did nothing worthy of a king as long as he ruled."2 years ago — History
