Read here the astonishing details of life in Viking times written by the court poet of Erik Bloodaxe.

"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power" -Abraham Lincoln Throughout history, all monarchs have lived wit

The time: 930 AD, the place: Norway, the event: Old King Harold has just popped his clogs and been succeeded by his son and heir, Erik - soon to be known as Blo

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