On September 25, 1066, King Harold Godwinson's Saxon army had just force-marched nearly 200 miles in four days to confront a Norwegian invasion led by Harald Hardrada—one of the most feared Viking ...

The Viking era has a unique allure – this was a time when Scandinavian warriors left an indelible mark on history, journeying to unknown lands, establishing trade networks, and raiding and conquering ...