For more than 100 years, a high-ranking Viking warrior was assumed to be male ... revealing that they belonged to a biological woman. The discovery shook the academic world.

One historical account that stands out is the story of Lagertha, a legendary Viking queen who was a fierce warrior and a capable leader. She commanded armies, avenged betrayals, and left a trail ...

There's a background character in The Northman you probably blinked and missed. But her appearance, however brief, electrified me more than any other thrill in director Robert Eggers' bombastic ...