The year 1168 saw Danish power solidify in the Baltic, with Valdemar I's forces capturing Arkona, a pagan stronghold. This event significantly curbed piracy and advanced the Northern Crusades, altering the region's historical trajectory.
The year 1168 saw Danish power solidify in the Baltic, with Valdemar I's forces capturing Arkona, a pagan stronghold. This event significantly curbed piracy and advanced the Northern Crusades, altering the region's historical trajectory.