Danegeld
6 May 26 “They trust silver to do the work of swords” Lars Brownworth In 1000 AD, English King Ethelred (“The Unready”) thought it prudent to pay-off relentless, remorseless Viking raiders (Danes) in gold and silver in exchange for their dubious promises to leave England alone. These payments, called “Danegeld,” made heavy tax increases necessary, […]



