Jerusalem
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From English Princess to Nordic Queen
She is probably the most powerful queen in Swedish history, apart from Kristina, who actually ruled in her own name. But Filippa of England is also probably the most forgotten, even though she became queen not only of Sweden, but… Continue reading
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Estrid, Viking age woman
Sometimes the past somehow catches up with us. Suddenly we’re face to face with someone who lived 1,000 years or more before our time. This often happens only through what archaeology and historical research bring out about an individual or… Continue reading
Scandinavian History 