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Igor of Kiev and the early years of Kievan Rus
Said to be the link between the foundational Varangian rulers of Kievan Rus and their more illustrious ancestors, Igor of Kiev played a crucial role in the consolidation of power in the early medieval state.1 year ago — History -
Olga of Kiev: The fearsome Viking queen of the East (Part 2)
How did a child bride turn into a formidable Viking queen and later become worshipped as a saint?1 year ago — History -
Olga of Kiev: The fearsome Viking queen of the East (Part 1)
How did a child bride turn into a formidable Viking queen and later become worshipped as a saint?1 year ago — History
