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Styrbjörn the Strong: Viking chieftain or literary creation?
Whilst he may have been related to two early medieval kings of Sweden, Styrbjörn wasn't exactly a family man. He is said to have led a rebellion against his own family, ultimately falling in an act of betrayal.1 year ago — History -
The top 10 most powerful Viking rulers of all time
The Viking Herald examines the most powerful leaders of the Viking Age, from Ragnar and Rollo to Canute and Harald Fairhair.2 years ago — History -
Tróndur í Gøtu: The Faroese Viking chieftain who defied Christianization
How did a Viking era chieftain, who lived on the Faroe Islands more than a millennium ago, become a modern byname for a roadblock, an obstacle for someone?2 years ago — History -
Sigmundur Brestisson: The Viking chieftain behind the Christianization of the Faroes
It is not often that a single individual can cause a paradigm shift in a society. However, in the case of the mighty Viking chieftain, Sigmundur Brestisson, his decision to force Christianity upon the Faroe Islands caused historical repercussions to be felt centuries after his death.2 years ago — History
