September 30, 2022 Varangian Guard - Vikings in Byzantium Fearsome. Loyal. Troublemaking. The Byzantine Varangian Guard was all of these... and VIKING! Continue reading Tags: Guard Mercenary Norse legends Norse Mythology Varangian
September 3, 2021 The Real Ivar The Boneless Find the truth about Ivar the “Boneless”. A true giant amongst Vikings. Continue reading Tags: archeology arms arrows Axe berserker bjorn Boneless burial Chieftain fate grave Ivar Jarl justice Lothbrok Mercenary Norse legends Ragnar Raid the great heathen army Viking funeral Viking myths war
October 2, 2020 Who were the Jomsvikings, the Viking mercenaries that helped shape the North The brotherhood of the Jomsvikings was one of the most feared mercenary groups of the Viking Age. Fiercely dedicated to Odin and Thor, with a strict code of honor and conduct and yet willing to fight for whomever paid them, even christians! Continue reading Tags: mercenary Norse legends Norse Mythology