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Saturday, August 3, 2024
Edgar Ætheling, Part 2
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For Edgar Ætheling , landing in Scotland in 1068—whether by accident or design—was fortuitous. King Malcolm III took a liking to Edgar's...
Sunday, July 28, 2024
William Prepares to Conquer
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With the change of reign in England in 1066, Duke William of Normandy saw his opportunity to become king of a country, believing that it wa...
Friday, May 31, 2024
Magnus and Empire
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Magnus Olafsson became king of Norway at the age of 11. He originally talked about getting revenge on those who were his father's enemie...
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Magnus the Good
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When Olaf II Haraldsson was driven out of Norway in 1028, his family fled with him. This included a concubine, Alfhild, and their young son...
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