The Vikings were once the sworn enemies of Christendom. Within two centuries, however, most Vikings had adopted the religion they once despised, leaving pagan Norsedom in the ashes. This is remarkable transformation baffles modern scholars, and begs the question: how could Europe’s most notorious raiders become such ardent believers? Was it for power, riches – or a genuine, heartfelt …
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The Viking warrior king of Norway, Harald Hardrada (1015 – 1066) commander in Constantinople, lived a spectacular life. The Viking age in Scandinavia (750 to 1050 AD) fostered a warrior and tradesman culture in Europe that led to a massive expansion, even to America and into Iraq. The Vikings populated Normandy in France and their descendants conquered England in …
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The Viking raid in England is a remarkable tale of Viking courage, self-discipline, ambition, great leadership and unmatched skills as warriors. It is also the story of how the descendants of Vikings, such as the Norman ruler, William the Conqueror in 1066 conquered England. Snorri Sturluson and other historic sources tell the tales. The Viking king Harald Hardrada and William …
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The King of Norway, Saint Olaf Haraldsson (995 – 1030 AD) is not only the Patron Saint of Norway, but one of the most important and legendary characters in Viking history. His reign was filled with fierce battles and reforms, solidifying the constitutional fabric of the country and tying the country together to form a national union. He is …
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The fascinating story of the Viking warrior culture in Scandinavia is featured in a series of articles at the Herland Report. Watch our YouTube series here. The Viking Warriors: The Viking culture is spectacular in its remarkable shift from Norse religion to embracing Christianity, as their famous kings set out to Christen Scandinavia and abolished the Viking customs of …
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The great Viking king of Norway, Harald Hardrada (1015 – 1066) was a true international warrior. The Viking culture is spectacular in its remarkable shift from Norse religion to embracing Christianity, as their famous kings set out to Christen Scandinavia and abolished the Viking customs of keeping slaves, leaving babies out for the wolves to kill, human sacrifices and …
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The Viking culture is spectacular in its remarkable shift from Norse religion to embracing Christianity, as their famous kings set out to Christen Scandinavia and abolished the Viking customs of keeping slaves, leaving babies out for the wolves to kill, human sacrifices and much more. This shift is explored in the Herland Report articles about this topic. The Viking …
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The old Viking culture was famously expanding from the time period of 750 till 1100 AD. As tradesmen, warriors and farmers, they became known all across Europe as fierce men and women who were greatly feared. The Viking cradle of Odin: The Viking culture is spectacular in its remarkable shift from Norse religion to embracing Christianity, as their famous …
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The legacy of the Judeo-Christian ethics of tough love is the only set of values in the West that have been able to unite us. We have not developed any other ethics that have been able to sustain core stability. These several thousand years old tough love rules establish clear boundaries between right and wrong, good and evil, justice …
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One of the best-known sociologists and intellectuals in the world, Peter L. Berger (1929-2017) strongly believed that the cultural trend of modernity would cause religion to decline. Then he had a mid-career transformation and dramatically changed his view. Berger admitted that he was wrong when assuming that a modern society automatically would lead to religious alienation. Atheists renounce atheism: …
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