The Sagas
Twelve centuries of Norse history, condensed into chapters that inspire every reel theme in our hall.
Long-ships strike the holy island off Northumbria — the dawn of the Viking Age. Monks flee as dragon-prowed vessels emerge from the morning fog.
Harald Fairhair binds the petty kingdoms into one Norway after a decisive sea battle. He swears not to cut his hair until all lands are his.
The world's oldest parliament convenes on the plains of Þingvellir in Iceland, settled largely by Norwegians fleeing Harald's unification.
Leif Erikson lands in North America, five centuries before Columbus. Sagas describe wild grapes, salmon-rich rivers, and meadows of self-sown wheat.
Saint Olaf falls in battle to a peasant army, becoming the eternal patron of all Norway. The eclipse that day was remembered for centuries.
Norway, Denmark and Sweden joined under a single sovereign crown in the great hall at Kalmar Castle, sealing the destinies of three kingdoms.