Fighting the Vikings: The Rhine Delta Raids of 1006-1007 - Medievalists.net
Alpert of Metz provides detailed accounts of battles between local defense forces in the Rhine Delta and the Vikings in 1006 and 1007, showcasing effective local militia defense.
New Medieval Books: Forgotten Vikings - Medievalists.net
The book presents a comprehensive overview of the Viking Age, connecting insights from archaeology to a broader historical narrative over nine centuries.
New Medieval Books: Forgotten Vikings - Medievalists.net
The book presents a comprehensive overview of the Viking Age, connecting insights from archaeology to a broader historical narrative over nine centuries.
From Butter Penis to Fairhair: 517 Real Viking Nicknames - Medievalists.net
Nicknames in the Viking Age were essential for identifying individuals in a society that primarily used patronyms. They reflected a person's traits, reputation, or origins.
Royal Connections? Viking Burial Site Discovered in Denmark - Medievalists.net
Mads Ravn notes, 'The burial site is most likely associated with the nobleman's farm in Lisbjerg from the Viking Age, which is located less than a kilometer from the burial site.'
New Medieval Books: The Sagas of Icelanders - Medievalists.net
This book offers an introduction to the Icelandic sagas, detailing various aspects of the genre. It then provides mini-descriptions of 40 sagas, explaining their content, dating, and transmission.
