Scandinavian

Harald Hardrada or Harald Sigurdsson, spent his life on the most distant battlefields. From Novgorod to Constantinople (fighting among the Varangians) until attempting the conquest of England after taking power in Norway, Harold Hardrada was one of the...

Birger Jarl or Birger Magnusson, was a Swedish statesman, Jarl of Sweden and a member of the House of Bjelbo who played a pivotal role in the consolidation of Sweden. He also led the Second Swedish Crusade which estabilished Swedish rule in Finland...