Medieval Massacre at Visby in 1361
I visited the National History Museum in Stockholm where they had an exhibition on the Battle of Gotland in 1361. This confused me at first because I wasn't familiar with the Battle of Gotland, but then realized it was referring to the famous Battle of Visby.
The Fearsome Warriors of Norse Legend: The History and Culture of the Vikings
When most people think of the Vikings, images of fierce Scandinavian warriors raiding coastal settlements probably come to mind. For centuries, the Vikings struck fear into the hearts of medieval Europeans with their unexpected raids on monasteries, coastal towns, and even distant lands like North