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1. www.bbc.co.uk › bitesize › articlesWho were the Vikings and where did they come from? - BBC

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   Vikings travelled from Scandinavia to Britain. They mostly settled in the Danelaw, to the north and east of England. Some Norwegian Vikings or 'Norse' sailed to Scotland. They made settlements in ...

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3. www.history.com › topics › explorationVikings | HISTORY , Origins & Tactics | HISTORY

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   Nov 4, 2009 · The Vikings were a group of Scandinavian seafaring warriors who left their homelands from around 800 A.D. to the 11th century, and raided coastal towns. Over the next three centuries, they would ...

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   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 settlements significantly impacted the cultures of Europe and were felt as far as the Mediterranean regions c. 790 - c. 1100 CE. The Vikings were all Scandinavian but not all ...

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   What do you know about the Vikings?

   • From Norway, Scandinavia, and beyond, this is the story of the travelling Norsemen. Over the course of around 250 years, seafaring Norsemen left their homes to pursue riches abroad. The era has become almost legendary and left a lasting legacy on the world. But how much do you know about the long history of the Vikings?

   The Complete History of the Vikings - Life in Norway

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   Who were the Vikings and what did they do?

   • The Vikings were a group of Scandinavian seafaring warriors who left their homelands from around 800 A.D. to the 11th century, and raided coastal towns. Over the next three centuries, they would leave their mark on much of Britain and the European continent, as well as parts of modern‑day Russia, Iceland, Greenland and Newfoundland.

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   What is the history of the Viking Age?

   • 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 Norsemen left their homes to pursue riches abroad. The era has become almost legendary and left a lasting legacy on the world.

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   What was the story of the Vikings in Britain?

   • The story of the Vikings in Britain is one of conquest, expulsion, extortion and reconquest. Their lasting legacy was the formation of the independent kingdoms of England and Scotland. Raids by seaborne Scandinavian pirates on sites in Britain, especially largely undefended monastic sites, began at the end of the eighth century AD.

   BBC - History - Overview: The Vikings, 800 to 1066

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   How did the Vikings influence the world?

   • Notorious for their violent raids, the Vikings influenced everything from language to tax systems throughout much of the world. Helmets with horns. Massive ships. Brutal warfare. When it comes to the Vikings—Scandinavian seafarers known for their far-flung raids on other people— stereotypes and misconceptions abound.

   Vikings facts and information - National Geographic

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   Where did Vikings come from?

   • 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 Vikings or Norsemen (“Northmen”)—began by raiding coastal sites, especially undefended monasteries, in Britain and Ireland.

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6. www.nationalgeographic.com › culture › articleVikings facts and information - National Geographic

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   Jun 13, 2019 · Starting in 865, the Vikings began a massive invasion of England. Known as the “Great Heathen Army,” the pagan soldiers attacked and took over three of England's four Anglo-Saxon kingdoms ...

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   Vikings have served as an inspiration for numerous video games, such as The Lost Vikings (1993), Age of Mythology (2002), and For Honor (2017). [248] All three Vikings from The Lost Vikings series—Erik the Swift, Baleog the Fierce, and Olaf the Stout—appeared as a playable hero in the crossover title Heroes of the Storm (2015). [249]

8. www.bbc.co.uk › history › ancientBBC - History - Overview: The Vikings, 800 to 1066

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   Mar 29, 2011 · Overview: The Vikings, 800 to 1066. By Professor Edward James. Last updated 2011-03-29. The story of the Vikings in Britain is one of conquest, expulsion, extortion and reconquest. Their lasting ...

9. www.lifeinnorway.net › history-of-the-vikingsThe Complete History of the Vikings - Life in Norway

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   May 7, 2020 · The Complete History of the Vikings. 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 Norsemen left their homes to pursue riches abroad. The era has become almost legendary and left a lasting legacy on the world.