Frank Frazetta ‘The Norseman’ (1972). The early 1970s were a strong and prolific period for this master painter. Frazetta produced at least 11 paintings in 1972, and "The Norseman", with its stunning combination of vivid colors, is as mesmerizing as it is powerful. -HA

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The Battle of Clontarf: Brian’s forces engaged their enemies, who had crossed the Tolka River to link up with a Viking fleet in the bay. Six thousand Norseman were reportedly killed or drowned, including Earl Sigurðr the Stout of Orkney and King Máel Mórda of Leinster.

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