When a Constantinople Brawl Shed Light on the Vikings

How a Constantinople Brawl Revealed Viking Secrets

The year is 1030 AD. The sprawling metropolis of Constantinople, the jewel of the Byzantine Empire, pulsates with life. Merchants hawk exotic wares, diplomats from distant lands navigate its gilded streets, and the air hums with a thousand languages. Amidst this vibrant tapestry, a sudden, violent eruption shatters the peace—a brawl, seemingly born of petty … Read more