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Category Archives: Normandy

Putting His Best Foot Forward: A Story of Rollo the Walker by Gina Conkle

  Bend or Stand?   Today's post takes you back to Normandy with a funny, but true tale of humor and diplomacy a la Viking style.   Thanks to History Channel's Vikings, most people know Ragnar Lothbrok and his Viking…
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February 15, 2018
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France, Jarls Kings & Leaders series, Normandy, Rollo, Viking history
France, Jarls Kings & Leaders blog series, Normandy, Viking history

History Thursday: A Woman’s Wisdom on How to Conquer

  We've all heard, "Behind every great man stands a woman."  I'd push the adage further. Beside every great man stands a great woman.  Especially when it comes to Vikings. Archaeologists have lately declared Viking women fought alongside Viking…
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October 22, 2015
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Gina Conkle, History Thursday, Iceland, latest news, Normandy, Viking history
Coins, History Thursday, Iceland, Normandy, Raids, Textiles, Viking history, Viking women

The Battle of Hastings: The Long Viking Reach

October 14th marks the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. History lists battle after battle, so what's the big deal? William the Conqueror changed the face of Europe on that fateful day, moving England...the world…
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October 15, 2015
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Castles and Fortifications, England, Europe, Gina Conkle, history, latest news, Normandy, Viking history
1066, Battle of Hastings, Circular Castles, Domesday Book, Gina Conkle, Motte and Bailey, William the Conqueror and his Viking DNA

Why Do We Love Vikings? Part 1

Vikings...Or Putting Your Best Foot Forward     I stand firmly in the “love” camp, but could never say why. My first book, Norse Jewel, poured out of my head ten years ago, and I kept going back…
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May 23, 2013
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adaptability, Normandy, Rollo, Viking

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