From the end of the 8th century through the middle of the 11th century, the Vikings were a dominant force in Northern Europe. Through their raids and military campaigns, they conquered new lands and...
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The Vikings of Scandinavia and the Japanese samurai were the most formidable fighting forces in their respective parts of the globe. With exploration and expansion taking place throughout the Middle...
A common perception of the Vikings is that theirs was a male-centric society. To a large extent, it was, but Norse women enjoyed rights and freedoms that were very progressive for the times. They...
For nearly two and half centuries during the Middle Ages, the Vikings were the greatest and most feared military force in Europe. Keys to their dominance were a fearless approach toward battle, elite...
In so many ways, the Vikings were larger than life figures who lived during the Middle Ages, but whose legacy thrives today. Norse symbols are as popular in the modern era as they were during the...
The Viking Age lasted just over two and a half centuries, starting near the end of the 8th century and concluding in the middle of the 11th century. During this time, Viking warriors were the most...