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Vikings Valhalla 1.6: Too Many Queens
The episode begins in Norway as Freydis arrives at the healer’s cabin, alarmed and in search of her friend Yrsa. Unfortunately, she finds her. She also finds the Christian zealot who we learn is named Jarl Kåre. Later we will … Read More
Vikings Valhalla 1.5: Just Your Typical Viking Feast
This episode begins with Freydis at the temple in Uppsala, praying before Thor and Odin. This is all part of the Norse gods vs. Christian God theme that runs through the series. And yes, this was a time of change … Read More
Vikings Valhalla 1.4 The Battle at London Bridge
Question One: Did Olaf Haraldsson pull down London Bridge? Yes. But he did it in 1014. In that year the armies of Swein Forkbeard had taken control of England and London. Æthelred, Emma and their sons had fled to Normandy. … Read More
Vikings Valhalla 1.3: The Viking War on England Begins
Remember, we’ve telescoped time in this series. Events that happen in the course of a year are actually pulled from an entire decade between 1002 and 1015. Episode 3 starts with gruesome scenes of battle and plundering in Kent. We … Read More
Vikings Valhalla 1.2: Enter the Queen
There is a lot to unpack in this second episode of Vikings Valhalla, most of it having to do with what’s happening in England. The thing is, we know a lot about what was happening in England because we have … Read More
Queen Emma and St. Valentine
Despite the painting above of King Cnut wooing Emma of Normandy, this is not a love story. But it IS about Queen Emma and St. Valentine. Emma of Normandy, Queen of England, was long remembered as a generous patron by … Read More
Emma, England’s Forgotten Queen
Emma, a gem more splendid through the splendors of her merits… So begins the epigram written late in the 11th century by Godfrey, prior of Winchester, in honor of Emma, Queen of England. Queen Emma died on 6 March, 1052, … Read More
#BookadayUK 22: Out of Print
This is on my research shelf: The Peterborough Chronicle of Hugh Candidus, published in 1941 by The Peterborough Natural History, Scientific and Archaeological Society. It’s publication was supposed to be accompanied by a celebration of the quatercentenary of the founding … Read More