Norse Legends

Raids and Beyond: Viking Influence Across Europe

Raids and Beyond: Viking Influence Across Europe

By The StormCrow Apr 10, 2025

Discover how Viking culture shaped Europe beyond the raids—exploring their lasting influence on England, Ireland, France, and Eastern Europe through language, cities, trade, and royal dynasties. A fascinating look at...

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The Viking Siege of Paris part 2 of 2: Rollo the Walker and the Second Siege in the year 885

The Viking Siege of Paris part 2 of 2: Rollo the Walker and the Second Siege in the year 885

By The StormCrow Apr 21, 2023

Forty years after the first siege of Paris, another large Viking fleet of a few hundred ships sailed up the Seine. The year is 885, and Rollo leads his Vikings...

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The Viking Siege of Paris part 1 of 2: Ragnar Lothbrok and the First Siege in the year 845

The Viking Siege of Paris part 1 of 2: Ragnar Lothbrok and the First Siege in the year 845

By The StormCrow Apr 14, 2023

The first siege of Paris was a direct response from the legendary hero Ragnar Lothbrok to the breaking of an oath made by the king of France Charles II. When king...

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