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Somerled: King of the Isles

In the mid twelfth century the Norse ruled much of the Scottish Isles, but a powerful warlord named Somerled would challenge that order and reshape the region’s history. Rising during a civil war ...
Scotland is famous for its dramatic landscapes, but beyond the well-traveled Isle of Skye lie lesser-known islands that offer breathtaking scenery, rich history, and authentic local culture — ideal ...
Norse: Oath of Blood is available now on PC. Watch the Norse: Oath of Blood launch trailer for this turn-based tactics game set in Viking-Age Norway. Build a settlement, forge alliances, and fight ...
The Minnesota Vikings traded defensive tackle Harrison Phillips to the New York Jets last summer, a shocking transaction because fans believed the team held Phillips in the highest regard. And when ...
Recently, Gael shared an Instagram Story showing her 7-month-old son, Kayden Cameron Gallagher, and his “auntie” hanging out on the living room floor. The trouble, however, was that it seemed way past ...
Don’t raid the fridge. Invade Viking Cafe instead. The maritime warrior-themed breakfast and lunch spot is a surprise tucked inside Chesapeake’s Battlefield Corporate Center near Volvo Parkway and ...
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Lamin Sabally scored 17 points as Iona Gaels beat Canisius Golden Griffins 69-63 on Friday night. Sabally also added nine rebounds and three steals for the Gaels (15-11, 7-8 Metro ...
If you’ve dreamed of being a prince or princess, this might be the next best thing. Here’s how to tell if your name has royal roots.
If these coastal bases did support North Sea raids, it suggests the Viking “shock” of the late eighth century had deeper roots in Roman-era networks, mercenary service, and shipbuilding know-how.
Scientists are trying to understand how complex life emerged on Earth about 2 billion years ago. Our microbial ancestors could be the key.
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Paulius Murauskas' 32 points and 14 rebounds led Saint Mary's Gaels past Pacific Tigers 72-61 on Saturday night. Joshua Dent had 15 points, eight assists and five steals while ...
The Creighton Bluejays baseball team won the opening season series against Saint Mary’s by taking two out of three. The Bluejays won 9-8 in the second game of the doubleheader on Saturday. After ...