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At the height of their power in the ninth and tenth centuries, the Vikings seemed invincible - conquering well-armed warriors whose ships were the ultimate in seafaring technology. From island bases near the deltas of major rivers, they used the waterways to scour the countryside, looting and burning towns, plundering merchant shipments, and stripping churches and monasteries of their gold, silver, and jeweled treasures.

Dansk Kriminalreportage indeholder en lang række spændende autentiske sager, som er skrevet af de politifolk, der var med i opklaringsarbejdet. Sagerne er alle afsluttede, og domsfældelse har fundet sted. Det er hæsblæsende læsning, og ofte overgår virkeligheden fantasien. Læseren kommer med ind bag nogle af de mest dramatiske sager i dansk politihistorie, og får stiftet bekendtskab med det puslespil, det er at finde frem til gerningsmændene.

Dansk Kriminalreportage indeholder en lang række spændende autentiske sager, som er skrevet af de politifolk, der var med i opklaringsarbejdet. Sagerne er alle afsluttede, og domsfældelse har fundet sted. Det er hæsblæsende læsning, og ofte overgår virkeligheden fantasien. Læseren kommer med ind bag nogle af de mest dramatiske sager i dansk politihistorie, og får stiftet bekendtskab med det puslespil, det er at finde frem til gerningsmændene.

More series of Misha Glenny’s BBC Radio 4 show about the borders, the stories and the people of countries worldwide Former BBC Central European correspondent Misha Glenny investigates the borders, the histories and the people that make different nations what they are today. Aided by a wealth...

I BORNHOLM BESAT opruller Jesper Gaarskjær den dramatiske historie om besættelsesårene på klippeøen – både under tysk og russisk besættelse. Bogen er skrevet som en nærværende fortælling, der rekonstruerer en række af de centrale begivenheder på øen i Østersøen under krigen. Den fortæller således både om hverdagen under besættelsen og om de dramatiske dage, hvor Rønne og Nexø blev bombet til ukendelighed af russiske bombefly.

In the early morning of 9 April 1940 a fleet of German ships entered the Oslofjord. The Norwegian artillery delayed the German advance long enough for King Haakon VII and his cabinet to escape to England, but there was no stopping the Nazi blitzkrieg. Norway stood on the cusp of a traumatic five-year occupation whose aftershocks would continue to trouble its national consciousness long after the defeated Germans departed in May 1945. In a magnificent feat of storytelling, Robert Ferguson tells the extraordinary – and relatively little-known – story of the occupation and its judicial aftermath.

On February 12, 1994, just as the Winter Olympics opened in Lillehammer, Norway’s most famous artwork—Edvard Munch’s The Scream—was stolen in under 60 seconds from the National Gallery in Oslo. The culprits? A group of masked men with alleged ties to a modern-day Templar revivalist movement, combining ideology, symbolism, and street-level criminal precision.

When criminals take to the skies, even the most secure fortress becomes vulnerable. At 5:19 AM on September 23, 2009, the impossible happened. A Bell 206 helicopter appeared over Stockholm's Västberga district, descended onto the roof of Sweden's most secure cash depot, and in twenty minutes, changed the face of international security forever.

Unveil the mysteries of Norse mythology and step into the world of ancient Scandinavian gods, powerful runes, and sacred rituals. This beginner-friendly guide explores the Nine Realms of Yggdrasil, legendary deities, mythological creatures, and the magic of the Vikings.

I sin bog præsenterer Emil 48 af sine favoritdyr i den danske natur og deres vilde egenskaber. Han har selv oplevet alle dyrene i bogen helt tæt på og sørger for med humor, billeder og skøre sammenligninger at videregive den fantastiske og til tider syrede viden om dyrene.

Join us as we enter the Ancient Norse Realms, and journey into a captivating world of gods and goddesses, mythical creatures, and legendary heroes.

The Sàmi are the indigenous people of Scandinavia. Residing in four countries. Lapland of Finland, Sweden, Norway and the Kola Peninsula in Russia. Learn about the connections between Sámi and Scandinavian mythology and Disney's Frozen II, which was made in collaboration with the representatives from Sámi nations. We will also dive into gender roles, motherhood, and ancestral beliefs.

A coleção Povos e Civilizações apresenta ao público brasileiro a personalidade e a diversidade de povos, nacionalidades ou etnias, suas culturas, hábitos, costumes e até estereótipos particulares. Cada autor conhece de perto seu tema e traduz com graça e elegância o espírito do povo retratado.

How much do you know about the enthralling and unique Viking culture? Perhaps you have watched one of the many remarkable fiction or non-fiction films that depict Vikings (Last Kingdom, anyone?), and it has piqued your interest, making you want to learn more. Or maybe you're just a big history buff, who is keen to learn more about how the Vikings lived, innovated, and helped shape society as we know it today.

Si alguna vez te has interesado por el lore de las películas de Marvel o la serie de El Señor de los Anillos, entonces deberías probar la lectura sobre la mitología nórdica antigua. Sumérgete en el mundo de los dioses y los gigantes, y lee historias llenas de personajes valientes y engañosos, derramamiento de sangre, magia y un poco de humor.

Two manuscripts in one audiobook: The Viking Age for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the Vikings, Their Raids, and Everyday Life and Anglo-Saxons for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the People of Early Medieval England and Their Battles Against the Vikings.

The Norman invasion of England in 1066 and the subsequent rule of William the Conqueror are among the best-remembered and often-documented events in European history. What is much less well known is that less than 50 years before the Norman invasion, England was invaded, conquered, and ruled by Scandinavian kings to become part of a North Sea Empire.

From the late eighth century to somewhere around the middle of the 11th century, the history of Europe was dominated by the people who have become known as the Vikings. The Vikings were among the first global explorers who established territory that stretched from North America in the west to Constantinople in the east, and from the frigid wastes of the Arctic in the north to the warm shores of the Mediterranean Sea in the south.

Runes—the cryptic letters of an Old Norse alphabet—are more than just a collection of dusty symbols from a bygone era. They're powerful forces that have long been associated with magic and divination. Since ancient times, people have used them for guidance, and they're still being used today. In fact, more and more people are discovering the mysterious power of runes and are incorporating them into their daily spiritual practices.

In this audiobook, you’ll discover what life was really like for the Vikings during their golden age. Learn about the most significant Vikings and raids, and find out more about their daily lives and the things that were most important to them. You’ll also explore their folklore and hear of monsters, gods, goddesses, and the epic adventures they went on.