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In their countries of origin, and in some of the countries they raided and settled, this period of activity is popularly known as the Viking Age, and the term "Viking" also commonly includes …

Jan 12, 2026 · Viking, member of the Scandinavian seafaring warriors who raided and colonized wide areas of Europe from the 9th to the 11th century and whose disruptive influence …

Nov 4, 2009 · From around A.D. 800 to the 11th century, a vast number of Scandinavians left their homelands to seek their fortunes elsewhere. These seafaring warriors—known collectively as …

Jan 29, 2018 · The Vikings were originally diverse Scandinavian seafarers from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark (though other nationalities were later involved) whose raids and subsequent …

Jul 1, 2025 · Discover the history of the Viking Age. From Norway, Scandinavia, and beyond, this is the story of the travelling Norsemen. Over the course of around 250 years, seafaring …

When it comes to the Vikings—Scandinavian seafarers known for their far-flung raids on other people— stereotypes and misconceptions abound. Who were these nautical explorers, really, …

Feb 17, 2025 · The Viking Age (circa 793–1066 CE) was a transformative period in European history, marked by the expansion of Norse explorers, traders, and warriors across vast territories.

Information about the Viking Age is drawn largely from primary sources written by those the Vikings encountered, as well as archaeology, supplemented with secondary sources such as …

Nov 21, 2018 · In addition, we look at some of the famous figures, both men and women, from Viking history (including some featured in the modern TV series Vikings).