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These sunstones are the secret to helping the Vikings dominate the sea for more than three centuries

These sunstones are the secret to helping the Vikings dominate the sea for more than three centuries

Thanks to knowing the sea like the palm of their hand, they have roamed across the North Atlantic and created countless illustrious feats… Both artisans who created countless magnificent ships, and sailors who sailed through many storms, they, the Vikings ruled the North Atlantic from 900 to 1200 AD. original. They often traveled hundreds of miles […]

The Origin of Viking Warriors’ Violence: A Nightmare That Covers Europe

The Origin of Viking Warriors Violence A Nightmare That Covers Europe

Originating from the Scandinavian peninsula, Viking warriors from Denmark, Sweden, and Norway have invaded and brutally plundered many lands in Europe. Vikings are people living in the Nordic region, in present-day Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Iceland. When it comes to Vikings, we often think of warriors or violent pirates. If the Mongolian horse’s hooves once made […]

The two most special wars in history both involved a Nordic country

The two most special wars in history both involved a Nordic country

These two wars are on the list of the most bizarre skirmishes in history, and they both involve a Nordic country. Referring to Denmark – a small Nordic country, people often think of Andersen fairy tales or the famous LEGO toy company. However, “the country of the lead soldiers” has many other things that are equally […]

Vikings invade British Island

Vikings invade British island

Initial wars, defeated and retreated In April 871 after King Æthelred’s death, Alfred inherited and ascended the throne of Wessex and had to bear the burden of protecting it, despite the fact that King Æthelred had two young sons named Æthelhelm and Æthelwold . The inheritance was in accordance with the terms of the agreement […]

The Vikings – A Glorious Age

The Vikings – A Glorious Age

This people consisted of many elements from warriors, merchants, pirates, to farmers from the original Scandinavian peninsula (now Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark) radiating. different directions from east to west in migratory flows, and eventually spread across Europe creating a glorious age that history has called the Viking Age. When it comes to Vikings, people are […]

Harald Hardrada, The Last Viking King

Harald Hardrada, The Last Viking King

In the eleventh century, Norwegian King Harald III Stern, also known as Harald Hardrada, became one of the most brilliant kings of his time. As a young man, he was banished from his homeland, and then spent many years in exile. Gathering a small group of mercenaries, Harald served in Russia and Byzantium. After returning […]

Viking Weapons and Armor

Viking Weapons and Armor

Initially, only a few of the Vikings were fully equipped with armor, helmets, swords, etc. (these were usually wealthy people) and weapons. This is often passed down from father to son (father to plunder, son to succeed his father), Viking soldiers were only equipped with family weapons and easily homemade weapons such as round shields, […]