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The term Viking is used to denote the ship-borne explorers, traders and warriors who originated in Norway, Iceland, Denmark and Sweden and raided the coasts of the British Isles, France and other parts of Europe from the late 8th century to the 11th century. This period of European history (generally dated to 793–1066) is often referred to as the Viking Age. It may also be used to denote the entire populations of these countries and their settlements elsewhere.
Famed for their navigation ability and long ships, Vikings in a few hundred years colonized the coasts and rivers of Europe, the islands of Shetland, Orkney, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Greenland, and for a short while also Newfoundland circa 1000 *, while still reaching as far south as North Africa, east into Russia and to Constantinople for raiding and trading. Viking voyages grew less frequent with the introduction of Christianity to Scandinavia in the late 10th and 11th century. The Viking Age is often considered to have ended with the battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066.
The word viking was introduced to the English language with romantic connotations in the 18th century. In the current Scandinavian languages the term viking is applied to the people who went away on viking expeditions, be it for raiding or trading. In English it has become common to use it to refer to the Viking Age Scandinavians in general. The medieval Scandinavian population is also referred to as Norse.
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A Bit of Swedish (and Scandinavic) History - Outline of this period in history, includes the conquest of England and Normandy, Norse mythology, literature and runestones.
Destination Viking - A project to encourage the transfer of knowledge about the saga tradition based on story telling to new generations.
Meta Description: [ Viking Sagalands:The main objectives of this site are to encourage the
transfer of knowledge about the saga tradition, based on storytelling, to new
generations, to maintain the landscapes in which important saga- and story-events
took place, and make this a viable base for future touris... ]
Did the Vikings Make a Telescope? - Sophisticated lenses made nearly a thousand years ago may have allowed the Vikings to build a telescope. [BBC News]
Meta Description: [ Sophisticated lenses made nearly a thousand years ago may have allowed the Vikings to build a telescope. ]
Gods and Goddesses - Information on Thor, Odin, Frigg, Freya, Sif, and Valkyrie.
NPR : Unearthing a Viking Graveyard - A small graveyard in northern England reveals the remains of six people whose jewelry and clothing identify them as Vikings. The find could shake up some assumptions about the Vikings' role in early Britain. Hear NPR's Scott Simon and British archaeologist Faye Simpson. [2:56 streaming audio broadcast]
Meta Description: [ A small graveyard in northern England reveals the remains of six people whose jewelry and clothing identify them as Vikings. The find could shake up some assumptions about the Vikings' role in early Britain. Hear NPR's Scott Simon and British archaeologist Faye Simpson. ]
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Odin - The Vikings - An article by Arne Emil Christensen. Produced for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by Nytt fra Norge.
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Orthodox Christians in North America 1000 Years Ago - Andrew Phillips explains how Christianity was accepted by the Vikings and came with Leif Ericsson to the New World.
Meta Description: [ Orthodoxy, Lives of the Saints, monthly journal with comments on scripture, theological articles, confession, spiritual articles, services, links, parish info, ]
The Norse Discovery of America - by Arthur Middleton Reeves, North Ludlow Beamish, and Rasmus B. Anderson. Public domain E-text by the Sacred Text Archive.
Meta Description: [ The Norse Discovery of America, by Reeves, Beamish and Anderson (Norroena Society, 1906), at sacred-texts.com ]
The Norse in the North Atlantic - Examines purpose and practice of oceanic exploration.
Meta Description: [ The Norse in the North Atlantic--Exploration--Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web ]
The Norwegian Viking Swords - De Norske Vikingesverd by Jan Petersen (1919) in an English translation by Kristin Noer (1998).
Meta Description: [ De Norske Vikingesverd (The Norwegian Viking Swords) by Jan Petersen (1919) in an English translation. ]
The Outpost of Valhalla - Jesper Stilleborn presents a multimedia experience about the Viking age. Requires ShockWave.
Meta Description: [ Multimedial upplevelse om vikingarna! A multimedia experiense about the viking age! ]
The Swedish Vikings. - A history of the Norse/Vikings in Sweden.
The Viking Times Magazine - News and articles on boats, artifacts, archaeology and projects.
Meta Description: [ The Viking Times Mgazine from Östhammar, Sweden contains historical facts about the Scandinavian viking age, description of viking artifacts and archaeological studies from the viking period. ]
The Vikings - A look at their way of life, includes information on who they were, where they came from, where they traveled, and the heritage.
Meta Description: [ Thinking Things from Snaith ]
The Vikings - Explore a Viking village, find out who the Vikings were, delve into the secrets of a Norse ship, or write your name in the runes. From NOVA Online.
Meta Description: [ NOVA Online presents The Vikings ]
The Vikings - A collection of articles, activity sheets, and links from Gander Academy for use by elementary students and teachers.
Viking Answer Lady: Birka - Tells the story of this town in Sweden founded in the 8th century on the island of Björkö. Includes maps, a reconstruction drawing, and description of Birka in the Viking age.
Meta Description: [ A short description of the Swedish trade town of Birka ]
Viking Heritage Database - Includes searchable databases of archaeological sites, museums, re-enactment groups, projects, events and reconstructions. Also maps and general information on the Vikings.
Meta Description: [ Viking Heritage Magazine will keep you updated about what
is happening in the Viking world, both 1000 years ago and today. It is the
ultimate forum for all interested in Vikings and the Viking Age, having
subscribers in 27 countries around the world. On the site you can, a part f... ]
Viking Interactive - Learn and read about the Viking legacy, including the Norse mythology, explanatory maps and animations about the Viking people.
Vikings - Article on Isle of Man and Leif Erikson.
Vikings in the New World - William Bakken describes the settlement of Greenland and attempts to settle North America by Scandinavians in the 11th century AD.
Meta Description: [ This site describes the settlement of North America by Scandinavians (Vikings) in the Eleventh Century AD. The Settlement of Greenland and the attempts to settle on the east coast of North America are discussed as well as various artifacts connected to Vikings in North America. ]
Vikings' Barbaric Bad Rap Beginning to Fade - An article portraying the people in a different perspective.
Meta Description: [ The Vikings of A.D. 750 to 1100 Scandinavia have a popular
reputation for mindless savagery. But in recent years, scholars have
used archaeological and other evidence to piece together a more complex
picture that sharply contradicts the stereotype of the Vikings as mere
barbarians. ]
Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga - An exhibit from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History about the Scandinavian discovery of North America over 1000 years ago.
Vinland the Good - Shows the scope of the Norse voyages to the New World. It offers information on Viking ships and navigation as well as Leif Eriksson.
Meta Description: [ Vinland the Good shows the scope of the Norse voyages to the New World. It offers information on Viking Ships and navigation as well as Leif Eriksson. ]
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