Olga's tale of revenge has been a tale told for over a thousand years, but Historians argue over the accuracy of this particular tale, and furthermore, debate why she was made a saint... Let me know what you think in the comments below: Today we talk about Olga of Kiev. St. Olga of Kiev, also known as Kyiv, is often celebrated as the founder of Russian Christianity and was posthumously canonized after nearly 600 years for her efforts to introduce Christianity to the medieval kingdom of Kievan Rus. Throughout history, individuals in the Christian church have been elevated to sainthood for a diverse range of reasons. Some, like St. Nicholas, were canonized for their generosity, while others, such as St. Augustine, were recognized for their intellectual contributions to Christianity. In contrast, Olga's infamous reputation stems not from her virtuous deeds, but from the legends surrounding her brutal retaliation against a neighboring tribe after they killed her husband and threatened her rule. As a result, Saint Olga's dualistic personas continue to captivate scholars and history enthusiasts, making her a subject of both interest and contention for over a millennium. Jewellery: www.caesrarchivum.com Sources: BOOK: S. Brink & N. Price – ‘The Viking World’ [2011, Routledge] BOOK: S. Plokhy – ‘The Origins of the Slavic Nations: Premodern Identities in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus’ [2010, Cambridge University Press] PROFILE: Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "St. Olga". https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Olga JOURNAL: https://www.jstor.org/stable/1291660 ARTICLE: https://www.thecollector.com/olga-of-kiev-russian-saint-or-queen/ Instagram, Tiktok, Patreon & more click here: https://taniberlo.bio/ The easiest way to support the channel so that I can make more content at a higher quality is to come and subscribe to my patreon & participate private community that will allow you to join our private Discord where we chat about everything from history, science, books to mental health. I go live on discord each week and we can interact in a safe space! To join the private community you can click here: 🥰 https://www.patreon.com/taniberlocommunity ----------------------------------------------------------- 🎬 Check Out These Popular Videos: ✅ Curse of the Pharaohs, Fact or fiction? ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hUXu3Ew79M ✅ Ancient History Beauty Standards ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=965xOYLU6Wk ✅ 8 women from history everyone should know ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xha6bs-hEpU ✅ Top 7 Weirdest History Stories | Tipsy History With Taniberlo ▶️ https://youtu.be/0ePTNfmJqPU --------------------------------------------------------------- HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS VIDEO 💖 Please Like and Share it. 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this👇🏻 channel & press the bell 🔔 so that you get a notification when I post new videos! 💬 Don't forget to tell me your opinion in the comments below. Come say hello on my other channels: 📱 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@taniberlo 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/taniberlo 🖥 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/taniberlocommunity 📧 For Business Inquiries: hello@taniberlo.com SPONSORED: Sponsored By Me (for right now) #history #weirdesthistory #taniberlo #ancientegypt #cleopatra#tipsyhistory #ancienthistory #historybuff #weirdhistory #unhinged #mystery #mysteriousfacts