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Monday, July 10, 2023
Amleth, Prince of Denmark
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William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) drew inspiration from history, and not just for his Henry plays. His best-known play was no different. Ham...
Sunday, July 9, 2023
Early Denmark
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The Gesta Danorum ("Deeds of the Danish People") was written in the 12th-century by Saxo Grammaticus ("Saxo the Grammarian&q...
Saturday, July 8, 2023
Yrsa
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Yrsa was the mother of the 6th century King Hrolf Kraki . Her name is uncommon, not appearing in any other Norse sources, and there is a com...
Friday, March 28, 2014
Vikings - Art Imitates Life
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A new TV show started in 2013 and has proven popular enough that it has been renewed for a couple more seasons. It is called "The Vikin...
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