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The Viking history of France: Part 1
For much of the Viking Age (c. 750 – 1100 CE), the realm of the Franks (comprising much of modern-day France and beyond) was a rich prize, often at the mercy of Viking raids.1 month ago — History -
Did the Vikings really lay siege to Constantinople in 860 CE?
Long before Vladimir Putin gave the world his "interpretation" of recent European history, another Russian leader, Catherine the Great, had produced a historical tale, with questionable historicity, as part of her foreign policy objectives: a Viking siege of Constantinople in 860 CE.10 months ago — History -
What happened when the Vikings laid siege to Paris?
One of the most important early Viking adventures, which made the rest of Europe take notice and tremble, was the infamous siege of Paris in 845 CE.1 year ago — History
