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The Orkney Jarls: Between Norway and Scotland
Ruling from windswept isles, the Jarls of Orkney were more than just medieval elites, they were living bridges between cultures, eras, and seas.6 months ago — History -
New study questions Viking destruction of Pictish culture
A team of researchers challenges the traditional view of Viking domination and calls for further investigations.8 months ago — News -
Vikings in Scotland: "The plough was mightier than the sword"
New study indicates Vikings in the Orkney Islands prospered through agriculture, not violence.2 years ago — News -
Sigurd the Mighty: How a Viking jarl became a legend of the North
The life and death of Sigurd Eysteinsson, the second Jarl of Orkney, is truly the stuff of legend and lore. This plucky Viking – whose loyalty to Harald Fairhair was unquestioned – carved out power and influence in "The Northern Isles," far away from the Viking homeland.2 years ago — History -
The Viking history of the Orkney Islands: A primer
Perched just off the northernmost point of Scotland is one of the most beautiful archipelagos in the United Kingdom: Orkney. These islands have a long and rich Viking history since they were settled by Norsemen in the early 9th century CE.3 years ago — History
