The Vikings were a group of people that originated from the Scandinavian countries of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. During the 8th to 11th centuries AD, the Vikings sailed across the oceans to reach Europe, Africa, and even to North America, for trade, expansion, and raiding. This period is often called the 'Viking Age', and it was typified by violent clashes between the Vikings and the people they met on their travels. The Viking Age The beginning of the Viking Age is usually assigned to the Viking attack on a religious monastery in northern England in AD 793. On the island of Lindisfarne, which was only inhabited by monks, the Vikings attacked suddenly and left with anything of value that they could find. To Christian Europe, …show more content…
However, at some time in the 8th century AD, the act of raiding began. Once it started, the new idea took on quite quickly and many Scandinavian ships began sailing out to attack. Therefore, modern scholars are trying to work out what motivated these cultures to begin raiding in the first place. There is no simple answer as to why this began, but here are some of the most popular theories. Climate change has caused a series of bad crops, and starvation has forced the Vikings to look for new ways of making money. There was a lack of land in Scandinavia and young men were encouraged to find new homes by invading other countries. The Viking cultures began meeting rich people from other lands through trade and, when they learnt that churches were undefended and very wealthy, they took advantage of the situation for their own gain. History Skills Longships When the Vikings began raiding, they developed a sophisticated kind of ship unique to their culture. Most ocean-going ships had to sit deep in the water to avoid sinking in rough seas. What was remarkable about Viking longships is that they were very …show more content…
With these clever longboats, the Vikings were even able to sail from Europe to North America safely. They managed this by settling at two key locations along the way: Iceland and Greenland. They used these sites as resting places on the long journey. As a result, the Vikings were the first Europeans to reach the Americas, five hundred years before Christopher Columbus. The Vikings were the first Europeans to settle in North America, around 1000 AD. They set up a short-lived settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows in present-day Newfoundland, Canada. However, this settlement was eventually abandoned, and the Vikings did not set up a permanent presence in North America. The exact reasons for the abandonment of the settlement are unknown, but it is thought to be due to a combination of factors, such as the harsh climate, conflicts with indigenous populations, and the limited resources available to sustain a settlement. End of the Viking Age Most historians date the end of the Viking age to AD 1066. One group of Vikings, called the Normans, settled in
great things like the Vikings. There are many ways that the Vikings are known. One way is being a ruthless, disrespectful killer and another is people who wore horned helmets and made boats. Some just know the Vikings by watching the History Channel show called the Vikings. However, that is not who the Vikings are. Who exactly are the Vikings? The Vikings existed starting in A.D. 800 to the 11th century (History.com staff). They were known by various names like the Vikings, Norsemen, or Northmen
There were a number of technological advancements used in the construction of Viking longships to make them more efficient. The unique planking technique utilized when building the ship was one advancement that made the ship higher in quality and ability than previous ships. Instead of using a saw to create the planks necessary for the foundation of the boat, woodworkers would use broad axes when cutting planks for the Viking longships. They would overlap these planks, which was known as the “clinker”
The Vikings The Vikings era started from the late 8th century to the late 11th century. Some people thought of Vikings as mean and ruthless pirates, but that is not the whole story. In fact they were some which were poets, lawmakers and great artists. Vikings were great warriors who did not kill for sport or burn and pillage without a motive. They made great changes in the land they conquered. To start off the meaning of the word Viking has changed over the centuries. The word has various meanings
INTRODUCTION Viking ships were important aspects of the Viking culture, and many archeological findings can attest to the art designs and architecture evident in the construction of the ships. In the Viking culture, the ships were of different sizes and evolved into better ships with each period and battles in history. The archeological findings prove that the Vikings had different ship designs, but were identical in terms of construction and general identity. The ships exhibited
Norse Vikings have left a lasting impact on modern society with their rich history of exploration, trade, and conquest. The Vikings have influenced various aspects of present-day life, from their language and mythology to their innovative shipbuilding techniques and legal systems. Their legacy continues to shape our understanding of the past and our cultural identity today. This essay will examine how Norse Viking traditions have impacted and continue to influence us in the present day. Viking exploration
The Vikings The Vikings were and still are a very important part of history. The Vikings were known to trade, explore, raid, and settle across Europe and Asia. However, Vikings are thought of as barbaric raiders, ravaging, looting, and terrorizing the coasts of Northern Europe during their time. This may be true, but not completely. Although they were thought of as larger than life figures, they were an important part of history in shipbuilding, navigation, language, and several things in modern
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Was Christianity the key to the downfall of the Vikings When I think of the words that describes Vikings I would think of barbaric, having no mercy, and great explorers. Words that describe a Christian to me are trustworthy, considerate, helpful, and peaceful. The descriptions of words I described for Viking and Christians have basically opposite meanings. So as Christianity was implemented on the Vikings they became more civilized. The process of conversion of Christianity happened slowly. (
Shyam Patel Research Paper 10/28/15 Liz Jester BountyGate The New Orleans Saints Bounty scandal was widely known as “BountyGate”. This was a scandal in which the Saints organization were accused of paying NFL players bonuses, or “Bounties”, to intentionally injure opposing team's players to gain an advantage. None of the hits or tackles seemed to be illegal or even penalized by an in-game official. the scandal was declared to have been in action from 2009 (the year the Saints won the Super
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My last site I would like to be protected is Jamestown Rediscovery. This project is based out of Virginia, the first known English colony in North America. The excavations began in 1994 and so far many artifacts have been found. The purpose of my research is in order for the Archaeology Conservancy, based out of New Mexico, to help continue these projects. The Mosfell project has set goals which it would like to accomplish. The main goal of Mosfell is to find the prehistoric and historic artifacts
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