Surviving the Vikings: How 1,400+ English Place Names Betray Their Secret Norse Origins!

Pixel art map of medieval England showing towns ending in “-by” and “-thorpe,” Viking longships offshore, and Norse runes.

Surviving the Vikings: How 1,400+ English Place Names Betray Their Secret Norse Origins! Ever driven through the English countryside and stumbled upon a town ending in “-by” or “-thorpe”? Ever wondered why the North of England feels, well, a little different? You might think you’re firmly in the land of Shakespeare and tea, but I’m … Read more