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Grand Prince Sviatoslav
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Grand Prince Sviatoslav

ByEric January 22, 2022June 18, 2022

Grand Prince Sviatoslav, ruler of the Rus in the 10th century, features largely in my novel, Sigurd’s Swords. He is a courageous man and a warrior’s leader, but did his courage lead to his downfall?

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Ansgar: Apostle of the North
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Ansgar: Apostle of the North

ByEric September 14, 2021June 18, 2022

Christianity did not come quickly to the early Scandinavians. While the majority of western Europe had already accepted the Christian faith, the Vikings preferred their old gods and resisted the incursion of the new faith. It was not until the 800s that one man began to change that. His name was Ansgar.

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Was Olaf Tryggvason at the Battle of Maldon?
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Was Olaf Tryggvason at the Battle of Maldon?

ByEric August 3, 2021June 18, 2022

There has long been a debate about whether Olaf Tryggvason was at the Battle of Maldon, a battle believed to have taken place on Aug 11 in AD 991. This post will take a closer look at that question and hopefully shine a bit more light on that subject.

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The Saga of Olaf Tryggvason Begins
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The Saga of Olaf Tryggvason Begins

ByEric April 28, 2020June 18, 2022

In my latest novel, I have the pleasure of bringing my readers into the world and life of Olaf Tryggvason. This post describes the background story of Olaf’s lineage, his birthplace, his early life, and the circumstances that defined his upbringing. 

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Gunnhild, Mother of Kings
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Gunnhild, Mother of Kings

ByEric November 13, 2019June 18, 2022

This post takes a deeper dive into the fascinating Norse character Gunnhild, Mother of Kings and wife to Erik Bloodaxe.

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The Kings of Vingulmark and the Future of Norway
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The Kings of Vingulmark and the Future of Norway

ByEric August 10, 2018June 18, 2022

This week’s people of interest are Harald Fairhair’s son, Olav, and grandson, Trygvi, both kings of Vingulmark (and later, Vestfold), which is the area around present-day Oslo, and whose name means impenetrable forest.

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Harald Bluetooth – the Builder King?
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Harald Bluetooth – the Builder King?

ByEric July 29, 2018June 18, 2022

This week, I am diving a bit deeper into Harald Gormsson (also known as Harald Bluetooth), one of the more industrious kings of the Viking Age.

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The Kings of Vestfold – Björn and his son, Gudröd
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The Kings of Vestfold – Björn and his son, Gudröd

ByEric July 20, 2018June 18, 2022

This week’s people of interest are Harald Fairhair’s son, Björn, and grandson, Gudröd, both kings of Vestfold as their forebears Harald and Halvdan had been before them. Read on to find out more.

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Jarl Tore “the Silent”
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Jarl Tore “the Silent”

ByEric June 29, 2018June 18, 2022

This week we look at another influential character in the life and times of Hakon the Good: Jarl Tore Ragnvaldsson or Jarl Tore “the Silent” of More.

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Jarl Sigurd of Lade
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Jarl Sigurd of Lade

ByEric June 22, 2018June 18, 2022

One of my favorite characters in my novels about Hakon the Good is Sigurd Hakonsson, the jarl (or earl) of Lade. Read on to hear his story and how he factors into the life of Hakon the Good.

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