The long ships

Röde Orm's adventures begin when he, as a young man, accidentally finds himself on a Viking ship. His journey unfolds in humorous episodes, detailing his time as a galley slave and bodyguard to Caliph Almansur's vizier in Hispania, a Christmas feast with Danish King Harald Bluetooth, and quests for English King Ethelred's silver and Bulgar gold. Set around the year 1000, this classic tale captures the spirit of the Viking age, their raids across Europe, and the diverse cultures they encountered.