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Before the Viking Age: the people, kingdoms and cultures of early Scandinavia
The Viking Age did not simply start overnight. This age can be seen as the culmination of centuries of economic, cultural, religious, and social development. We look at Scandinavia before the Vikings.1 month ago -
5 surprising places the Vikings reached
Despite their historical reputation as producing some of the most ravenous warriors of the early medieval period, people from Viking societies were also skilled explorers. They traversed much of the Northern Hemisphere, from the shores of modern-day Canada to the eastern edge of the Caspian Sea.1 year ago -
5 key Viking settlements outside Scandinavia
From Dublin to Novgorod, Viking settlements played a key role in shaping the early medieval world.1 year ago -
Why didn't the Vikings colonize North Africa?
Vikings were said to have raided parts of North Africa during the early medieval period and even enslaved some poor, unfortunate locals. Why was their presence around the southern shores of the Mediterranean little more than fleeting?1 year ago -
Why didn't the Vikings colonize North America?
We know that people from Viking societies colonized a small sliver of North America around the turn of the 11th century. Reaching the New World almost half a millennium before Christopher Columbus, what led to this settlement being short-lived and not the springboard for further expansion?1 year ago -
The spread of Scandinavian culture across Europe and Asia
The Viking expansion during the early medieval period spread Scandinavian culture across Europe and Asia through peaceful, profitable, and violent means, leaving a lasting mark on the history and culture of many countries.1 year ago -
The Viking "discovery" and settlement of North America: A deep dive
Many thanks to one of our loyal Patreon fans, Bruce, who suggested this fascinating topic. It is only recently that we have conclusive evidence that some of the stories in the sagas of people from Viking societies in the New World were more than just tall tales and were historically accurate.1 year ago -
The Isle of Flegg: Did the Vikings settle in a remote part of Norfolk, UK?
Peaceful Vikings: they came, they saw, they farmed. Or did they?3 years ago
