Some old Scandinavian writings trace kings back to Christ’s birth, once dismissed as mere tales—but perhaps there’s truth in ...

Kingdoms are a fascinating thing to study. For most of human history, people gathered around kingdoms to provide protection ...

The text of the Saga of Egil Skallagrimsson reads more like a Monty Python screenplay than a testament to the deeds of a real Viking hero, even though Egil was a real Viking from Iceland. Living in ...

Archaeologists had to double-check, but the conclusion is clear: The unusually large longhouse that once stood in Øvre Eiker ...

One notable figure named Gyda was the daughter of Eirik, King of Hordaland. According to legend, she played a significant role in King Harald Fairhair's quest to unify Norway.

Gyda is a name that appears in various sagas and historical texts. One notable figure named Gyda was the daughter of Eirik, King of Hordaland. According to legend, she played a significant role in ...

King Harald and Queen Sonja’s once “forbidden romance” and tumultuous nine-year courtship is the subject of Prime Video’s new series ‘Harald and Sonja,’ out Feb. 14 on the streaming service.

King Harald of Norway and Queen Sonja have shared 57 years of marriage, but their love story was once deemed a threat to the monarchy itself. Their relationship, which began in 1959, was strictl ...

The royal family of Norway will soon be the latest to have their real life stories depicted onscreen. The love story of King Harald and Queen Sonja will be the subject of a new drama on Prime Video, ...