17 March
1040 – Death of Harald Harefoot.
All posts tagged: Eleventh Century
Sweyn Estridsen
The grandson of Sweyn Forkbeard, considered the last ‘Viking king’ of Denmark.
Wednesday Art: Viking Graffiti
When Halfdan carved a few runes in the Viking Age…
The Murals of Augsburg Cathedral
Now the Augsburg murals have been dated, discover how old they are!
Wednesday Art: Baldishol Tapestry
The origins and history of a fascinating tapestry from Norway.
11 January
1055 – Coronation of Theodora Porphyrogenita.
