In my research for my Medieval Warriors series, I have learned much about the Nordic peoples who at one time raided and ultimately settled in England and Scotland. These included the Danes, who settled in Yorkshire and what became known as the Danelaw, as well as other Nordic groups. There were also Danes who remained in Denmark, which in 1069, launched 240 longships against William the Conqueror.
To write scenes in the home of my half-Danish heroine in York for Rogue Knight, I had to understand the names, the personal grooming habits and the clothing, even the jewelry. And for Rebel Warrior, I had to know their preferred weapons and whether the leader of a raiding band might have dark hair. Here are some of the things I discovered about “Vikings” along the way. See more.
To write scenes in the home of my half-Danish heroine in York for Rogue Knight, I had to understand the names, the personal grooming habits and the clothing, even the jewelry. And for Rebel Warrior, I had to know their preferred weapons and whether the leader of a raiding band might have dark hair. Here are some of the things I discovered about “Vikings” along the way. See more.
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