Who Were the Vikings?
Past the stereotype of violent raiders, the Vikings were also farmers, traders, and storytellers with a rich cultural tradition.
Key Questions
- 1How accurate is the popular image of Vikings as violent raiders?
- 2What was daily life like in Viking Scandinavia?
- 3How did Viking society organise itself through laws, leadership, and community?
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Raids, Trade, and Exploration
The expansion of the Viking world through raiding, trading networks, and voyages to new lands.
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Viking Lore and Religion
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Viking Technology and Shipbuilding
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Viking Legacy
The lasting impact of the Vikings on European culture, language, law, and the development of kingdoms.
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