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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 -
Queen Thyra: Denmark's early royal matriarch
For recent generations of Danes, former Queen Margrethe is seen as the nation's matriarch, a steady hand on the throne who guided the Scandinavian country through much of the late 20th and early 21st century.1 year ago — History -
5 Viking queens who shaped history
From the mother of the Danish nation to a bridge between Norman, Viking, and English rule, through a Viking Boudica, to a Kievan girl who married the last Viking, and a queen so ruthless she dabbled in the dark arts, these five Viking queens shaped history.1 year ago — History -
Gunnhildr Gormsdóttir: Mother to kings in Norse sagas
The daughter of one Viking king, wife to another, and the mother of at least two more, Gunnhildr Gormsdóttir was an influential woman in an era of hyper-masculinity and entrenched patriarchy.2 years ago — History -
Who was Sigrid the Haughty, the legendary Queen of the North?
Sigrid the Haughty, a powerful figure in Norse sagas, was said to have been responsible for the Battle of Svolder, was married to two legendary Viking kings, and was wooed by another. Can we separate fact from fiction to uncover the true inspiration behind this legendary Queen of the North?2 years ago — History -
New research unveils the mastermind behind Denmark's iconic Jelling runestone
Who carved the Jelling runestone? Thanks to 3D technology, a team of researchers led by Lisbeth Imer of the National Museum of Denmark has managed to identify the runemaster, changing our perception of the status of a legendary Viking Queen.2 years ago — News
