Norsemen Collection (#3)

Macbeth Meets Witches
Macbeth and Banquo, after defeating the invading Norsemen, encounter three witches on a blasted heath, who predict wonderful events

Vikings raiders ready to set sail
Danish Vikings preparing to raid the British coast. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Norsemen in France
Paris is besieged unsuccess- -fully by the Norsemen; Count Eudes and bishop Goslin defend the city and the Vikings are paid to turn their attention to Bourgogne

On the Lookout for Northmen, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
On the Lookout for Northmen, 1882. Private Collection

A Bard Reciting to Northmen, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
A Bard Reciting to Northmen, 1882. Private Collection

Aerial view of a reconstructed Viking longboat, with the crew in historical costume. Date: circa 1930s

Opera at Covent Garden, London. Date: 1913

VIKING SHIP, 10th CENTURY. A Norse fleet under King Olaf I Tryggvesson. Wood engraving, 19th century

NORSEMEN & NATIVES. Norsemen trading with Native Americans on the east cost of North America, early 11th century A. D
NORSEMEN & NATIVES. Norsemen trading with Native Americans on the east cost of North America, early 11th century A.D. Wood engraving, American, 1846

LEIF ERICSSON (c970-1020). Leif Ericsson, Norse explorer, discovers America. Line engraving, late 19th century, after a painting by Christian Krohg

Ruins of ancient Norse settlement, Brough of Birsay, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

LEIF ERICSSON (c970-1020). Leif Ericsson, Norse explorer, discovers America. Oil on canvas by Christian Krohg, c1893

VIKING INVASION, 919. Viking warriors landing at Gu rande on the coast of Brittany in 919 A. D
VIKING INVASION, 919. Viking warriors landing at Gu© rande on the coast of Brittany in 919 A.D. French manuscript illumination on vellum, c1100

Charlemagne & Norsemen
As if the Saracens aren t problem enough, Charlemagne also has to deal with the Norsemen : he watches with apprehension the approach of their vessels

Rollo Baptised
Rollo (or Robert) has been allowed to settle in Normandie as its first duke : he is baptised as a Christian

Norsemen Besiege Paris
Bishop Joscelin orders a high tower to be constructed, from which the defenders can assail the invaders : the Norsemen destroy it, but the Parisians rebuild it

Battle at Louvain
At Louvain, the Norsemen are defeated by Arnolf von Karinthen (Carinthia)

Norsemen in Sicily
Shortly after the Norman conquest of Britain, norsemen under Roger Guiscard land in Sicily

Norsemen in Italy
The landing of the norsemen on the coasts of Italy

Norsemen in Sicily 2
Soon after the Norman conquest of Britain, norsemen under Roger Guiscard land in Sicily

Newport Tower
Newports Old stone mill has been identitied by some as constructed by Norsemen in pre-Columban times : alas, this identification is almost certainly incorrect

Abbots Bromley Horn
ABBOTS BROMLEY HORN DANCE: Has elements of a mock hunt: 6 deersmen, a fool, a hobby horse, a Maid Marian, 1 boy & crossbow, 1 boy & triangle dance through the town

Norsemen at Banquet
Norsemen at table in medieval Scandinavia

Thorvalds Expeditions
The son of Leif Eriksson, Thorvald, enters Boston Harbour on his own exploration of the newly discovered North American coast

Eric the Red / Greenland
Eric the Red (father of Leif Eriksson - who landed in North America circa 1000) reaches Greenland

Settlement of Eriksson
The Pre-Columbian settlement of Leif Eriksson (the son of Eric the Red and father of Thorvald) in Vinland (L Anse aux Meadows site) rediscovered in 1960 by Helge Ingstad

Naddod Discovers Iceland
Viking explorer Naddod discovers Iceland

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"Norsemen: Fierce Warriors of the North" Embarking on their fearsome Viking longship, a horde of Norse warriors sets sail to conquer new lands. With Olaf I leading the charge, they unleash a devastating raid, striking fear into the hearts of their enemies. In a daring rescue mission, Haakon Haakonson is brought to safety by the brave Birchlegs amidst the chaos of the 1200s. Captured in HOUS2A-00062, an iconic image immortalizes a Viking attack on Paris in 885 AD – a testament to their relentless pursuit for wealth and power. Legends speak of the Wild Hunt of Norsemen, as these formidable seafarers roamed through stormy skies with thunderous might. The Battle of Hastings witnessed an epic clash between Norman invaders and Anglo-Saxon defenders. Among them stood Leif Ericsson, whose discovery of America centuries earlier had paved the way for future explorations across uncharted territories. Deep within Maes-Howe's ancient chambers lies evidence of Norse presence – intricate carvings that tell tales lost in time. The Humber River witnesses countless ships carrying Norsemen seeking fortune and adventure along its shores. But not all victories were won through brute force alone; cunning played its part too. The "Hastings Trick" employed by Vikings during battles proved instrumental in securing triumph against unsuspecting foes. As depicted on vellum from another migration wave, Vikings disembark onto English soil once again – driven by ambition and dreams beyond their homeland's borders. Their indomitable spirit forever etched into history's annals as fearless explorers who left an indelible mark upon civilization.