Harald hardrada, king of norway, the thunderbolt of the north, reigns supreme; undefeated on the battlefield and unchallenged at home. His banner, land-waster, flies triumphant everywhere he marches. Everything that was stolen from his brother, king olaf, has been regained. But power does not satiate. Glory does not fill the empty void in an ambitious heart. Victory is an elixir that runs dry no matter how freely it flows. No matter the height on which the triumphant stand, there, in the corner of his eye, is the glitter of another conquest. Discover a plethora of topics such as oA seafaring people oThe northmen are coming! oExpansion to the east oNew settlements: discovery of north america oViking warriors oChristianity and the vikings oAnd much more! While media highlights their violence and toughness, there's more to the viking culture than just conquering lands. The vikings were not just warriors but also traders, explorers, and lawmakers - and many of their influences are still felt in the modern world. Unfortunately, these aspects are often overlooked because they're not as exciting as swordfights.