A painting of the Siege of Chartres by Padovanino

The battle of Chartres

At the end of the 10th century, Frankish nobility faced a constant Viking threat. This article explains the significance of the battle of Chartres and its connection to my family.

A photo of Rouen Cathedral - Rouen, France

Rollo the Viking (Robert I of Normandy)

Robert, also known as Rollo or Rolf or Hrolf, was a Norwegian viking who ravaged the Loire valley. They called him “Hrolf the Walker” because he was so big no horse could carry him. So he walked everywhere.