More Viking Age silver has been discovered per square kilometer on the Isle of Man than in England, Ireland, Scotland, and ...
A history enthusiast and poet from Burnley believes his home town was the site of a bloody and legendary Anglo-Saxon battle.
A history enthusiast and poet from Burnley believes his home town was the site of a bloody and legendary Anglo-Saxon battle.
The Vikings' forays into England are marked by pivotal moments in York ... from the humble beginnings of legendary figures like King Ragnar and Queen Lagertha to the expansive kingdom ruled by their ...
From the get-go, Vikings was hailed as one of the best historical dramas of recent times on TV. Netflix brought its spin-off, ...
It was the seat of royal power in England for almost 200 years, but today it's a quiet market town with links to the Vikings ...
Forget the Vikings you think you know – the horned helmets, the bloodthirsty raids, the endless quest for plunder! One Viking traded his axe for a crown and swapped pillaging for piety.
Yet, its historical significance is immense, having once been England's capital. In the 8th century, King Offa designated Tamworth as the Royal seat of power, a status it maintained for nearly two ...
Gytha Godwinson, one of King Harold's daughters, was an all but forgotten figure until a chance genealogical twist inspired ...
Or at least, you have the option to. Because the game is set just after 878 AD, when the King of England is able to beat off a Viking invasion. But, the Vikings, as well as other factions ...