Harald Hardrada - la fin des vikings

Aujourd’hui, direction l'Afrique à la découverte de l’espiègle Eshu. Dans les terres d’Afrique, au sud-ouest du Nigéria, on raconte l’histoire d’un dieu fourbe, aussi sournois qu’imprévisible. C’est Eshu le fauteur de trouble, celui que le peuple Yoruba a appris à apprécier à ses ...  Show more

Je vais jamais vous encourager à faire un truc immoral… Mais bon, c’est vrai que parfois on peut ressentir une pointe d’admiration pour des voleurs et des escrocs, lorsqu’ils font des trucs dingues, inattendus et brillants. Et aujourd’hui, je voulais vous parler d’un Portugais, d ...  Show more

Over the previous three episodes in our special series, Gone Medieval has taken a close look at the three main contenders for the throne of England in 1066. From Harold Godwinson who sat on it, to Harold Hardrada who might have seemed the most likely to win it, and Wi ...

Ragnor Lothbrook is a legendary Viking figure who straddled the line between myth and reality. His adventures and deeds appear in the Viking sagas, but there is little hard evidence for his existence and according to the different sagas he dies on multiple different occasions and ...  Show more

Join Greg Jenner for a fun homeschool history lesson on The Battle of Hastings. Examine the events and all the key players in the lead up to 1066 - Harold, William, Tostig and even the Viking Hulk! Also discover why it’s never a good idea to be a bit of a show off in front of the ...  Show more

Across the eighth and ninth centuries, Britain and Ireland were targeted by a series of brutal Vikings raids. But that wasn’t the end of the story. In the 11th century, they were in the firing line once again – as further Viking naval expeditions were launched from Scandinavia. M ...  Show more