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Novgorod, Holmgard, and the Rus

Author of brilliant Dark Ages fiction, Eric Schumacher, investigates the Viking region, Gardariki, also known as the kingdom of the Rus.

Aethelstan: England’s first king – who nearly wasn’t

Historical fiction author, Paul Bernardi, discusses the less than seamless ascension of Aethelstan to the English throne.

Ansgar: Apostle of the North

His name is Ansgar and he is often thought of as the first Christian missionary to the North.

Was Olaf Tryggvason at the Battle of Maldon?

Olaf Tryggvason was believed to be at the Battle of Maldon, which may have taken place on Aug 11 in AD 991, but what evidence supports this?

The Joy of Texts: A brief overview of the written sources for Arthurian Britain

Did King Arthur really exist? That’s a question many people have asked over the centuries, and the answer is not exactly straightforward.

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