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In their countries of origin, and in some of the countries they raided and settled, this period of activity is popularly known as the Viking Age, and the term "Viking" also commonly includes the inhabitants of …

Designed for those who want to get the most from our rivers and oceans itineraries, these enriching journeys highlight the historic treasures, colorful cultures and seldom-seen sights of both inland and …

5 days ago · Viking, member of the Scandinavian seafaring warriors who raided and colonized wide areas of Europe from the 9th to the 11th century and whose disruptive influence profoundly affected …

Nov 4, 2009 · From around A.D. 800 to the 11th century, a vast number of Scandinavians left their homelands to seek their fortunes elsewhere. These seafaring warriors—known collectively as …

Jul 1, 2025 · Discover the history of the Viking Age. From Norway, Scandinavia, and beyond, this is the story of the travelling Norsemen. Over the course of around 250 years, seafaring Norsemen left their …

Jan 29, 2018 · The Vikings were originally diverse Scandinavian seafarers from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark (though other nationalities were later involved) whose raids and subsequent settlements …

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Simply put, the Vikings were Norwegians, Swedes and Danes, men who were usually farmers, traders, blacksmiths, and craftsmen. For various reasons, they took to raiding towns, churches and …

2 days ago · I once thought only rough travel led to real discovery, but a Viking River Cruise revealed a gentler way to go off the beaten path.