The Varangians


A new article is in preparation, so for the moment this page provides a link to information about the Varangian Guards during the 11th C by members of the NVG. Each link includes a short description of what is there.



The best place to start is this excellent article by Egfroth of Vlachernai.
It discusses their costume, weapons, duties, privileges and general equipment.
Relics of the Varangians also from the Birka Traders webpage.
The uses of the Varangian Guard by Timothy Dawson.

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Peter James 2008
Updated October 23rd 2008