more-history.com Harald Hardrada: King of Norway
Discover the dramatic reign of Harald Hardrada—warrior king of Norway, fierce ruler, and fearless invader.
Harald Hardrada: The Golden City and the Varangian Guard
Discover how young Harald Hardrada rose from exile to elite warrior in Byzantium’s Varangian Guard, forging his legend in the Golden City of Constantinople.
Harald Hardrada: From Viking Exile to Elite Byzantine Warrior
At 17, Harald fled Norway in disgrace. Decades later, he returned as Europe's most feared king. Discover the extraordinary journey that transformed a teenage exile into the legendary Harald Hardrada.
Harald Hardrada’s Epic Journey
Discover the epic journey of Harald Hardrada, from exile in Norway to battles in Kyiv, service in Constantinople, and his legendary end in England.
From Cnut to the Conqueror
Explore how Cnut the Great’s empire fell into chaos after his death, setting the stage for Edward the Confessor’s reign and William the Conqueror’s rise in 1066.
Cnut the Statesman: The Transformation from Viking Warlord to Christian Emperor
Discover how Cnut the Great transformed from a ruthless Viking warlord into a powerful Christian emperor who united a vast North Sea empire with wisdom and faith.
Queens and Power: The Women Behind King Cnut’s Empire
Discover the untold story of the powerful queens behind King Cnut’s empire—Emma and Ælfgifu—who shaped medieval politics and power from behind the throne.
Cnut the Conqueror: How a Viking Became King of England
Discover how Cnut the Great, a Viking warrior, rose to become King of England in 1016 and built a powerful North Sea Empire spanning Denmark, Norway, and beyond.
Blood on St. Brice’s Day: Æthelred’s Viking Massacre
Discover how King Æthelred’s brutal 1002 massacre of Danes, meant to deter Viking raids, backfired—triggering a decade of revenge and the fall of Anglo-Saxon England.
Emma of Normandy: Queen, Pawn, and Power Broker
Discover the gripping story of Emma of Normandy—twice a queen, master strategist, and key player in shaping medieval England’s royal legacy.