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 …

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 …

6 days ago · Life in The Viking Age (roughly from the late 8th to the mid-11th century) was far more than a saga of raids and conquests.

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.

Explore the Vikings—their raids, seafaring voyages, settlements, and mythology. Discover how Norse culture shaped medieval Europe and beyond.

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

Feb 5, 2023 · Legacy of the Viking Age: See how Viking raids, settlements, and trade shaped Europe’s language, kingdoms, and Christianity from Britain to Russia.

Oct 4, 2024 · Explore the key events of the Viking Age, from the first raids in the late 700s to the decline of Norse power, including major battles, exploration, and the lasting impact of Viking …

Oct 1, 2002 · In modern usage, the term Viking is generally applied to medieval Scandinavian culture as it flourished between the 790s and roughly 1000.

Sailing innovations had allowed the Vikings to sail farther and longer to begin with. Information about the Viking Age is drawn largely from primary sources written by those the Vikings …