Halfdan the Black (Halvdan Svarte), father of Harald Fairhair, was one of Norway’s first great kings — a real historical ruler from the mid-800s. According to Heimskringla, when Halfdan died after falling through the ice on Randsfjorden Lake, his men faced a grim dilemma. The ice cracked under his funeral procession, plunging his body into the freezing water. When they finally recovered him, rival regions each demanded the honor of his burial. The compromise was shocking: Halfdan’s body was divi

100K views · 1.5K reactions | Harald Fairhair unified Norway after making a legendary vow to not cut his hair until he was king. #history #vikings #historyfacts | Earthly Wonders | Facebook

1.8K views · 14 reactions | King Harald Hardrada lived like a saga hero: exiled as a teen, feared as a warrior in Byzantium, and crowned as king of Norway. But his bold push to conquer England in 1066 ended in tragedy. Killed in battle, he became the last great Viking king. His fall closing the chapter on Norse rule in England forever. | History Untold | Facebook