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On This Day 8th June, The Vikings Attacked Lindisfarne of Northumbria

On This Day 8th June, The Vikings Attacked Lindisfarne of Northumbria

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More than 1220 years ago, the Vikings raided Lindisfarne on this day. It was a good day for the Viking warriors to declare their power. Viking attack on Lindisfarne was unexpected sending shockwaves to Northumbria and Anglo-Saxon kingdoms as well.

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Rollo baptism in Vikings TV series

Harald Klak: The First Viking King to Get Baptized

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Harald Klak was the first Viking King who submitted himself to the cross for a political ally. In other words, he gained political power to reclaim his throne at the expense of his pagan belief.

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Viking warriors raiding and pillaging

Why Palnatoke Hated Harald Bluetooth That Much?

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King Harald Bluetooth had a son named Sweyn Forkbeard whom he brought to Palnatoke to teach his son military strategy. What Harald didn't think of was that Palnatoke hated him so much for his religious conversion.

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Viking warrior Gunnar who had many battle talents

Gunnar Hamundarson: Viking Warrior Got Killed for Slapping Wife

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The story of Gunnar Hamundarson teaches us never to mistreat your girl because you cannot predict what she is going to do to make you pay the ultimate price. In Viking legend, Gunnar Hamundarson was a great Viking warrior yet met his demise for a slap on his wife's face.

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Who was the Greatest Viking Warrior in History?

Who Was The Greatest Viking Warrior in Viking History? (Part 1)

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There is no clear standard to judge who was the best Viking warrior back then because each Viking warrior accomplished something great in their life. This blog post is to focus on 10 Great Viking Warriors (including shieldmaidens).

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