In the vast timeline of history, the Viking Age was barely a blip. But for nearly two and a half centuries, the Vikings shaped and influenced life in Northern Europe and beyond. Despite the common...
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The Vikings hailed from Scandinavia, and they're known historically for their raids and their ventures into far-flung lands, from present-day Russia to Iceland. Their mastery of sailing and...
By most accounts, the Vikings' reign of power in Northern Europe ended by the middle of the 11th century. Yet today, nearly a millennium later, programs about these Norse warriors are must-see...
The Vikings are a storied people, steeped in history and mythology. Most people know that Vikings were profoundly talented sailors and raided many Western European and North American settlements in...
Viking warriors were larger than life figures whose very appearance instilled fear in those who stood between them and their bounty. They were masterful at intimidation and were not shy about making...
One created the greatest empire the world has ever seen, stretching from the British Isles to Asia and lasting for over a millennium. The other rose to power seemingly overnight, and while their...