The sight of a Viking longship, with its huge dragon figurehead, struck terror in the hearts of northwestern Europeans for centuries. The Vikings from the Norse countries of Iceland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, sailed along the coasts of the British Isles and the European continent, exploring, ...
They left their homes in Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark and sailed over to Britain on wooden boats. Many of them were farmers before they came to Britain and it’s thought they were on the look-out for new land as floodwaters back home had made it almost impossible to farm. Anglo...
These aggressive arrivals fought with the Celts often for 200 years until a battle in 1014, known as the Battle of Clontarf, united the country. Peace broke down quickly though and Ireland was divided into many kingdoms. In 1170, Norman Vikings who had taken control of England invaded Ireland...
silver coins were produced as 'danegeld' and used to buy off the dreaded Vikings as the Norsemen entered their golden era of invading and sacking the coast of Britain.3 THE international prestige of 'pounds' in mediaeval times became so great that enormous care was taken in their production....
2. A rich history of Romans and Vikings (and cotton) Predating the arrival of fried chicken of the Kentucky variety, Preston boasts a very rich history, with roots dating back to Roman times and evidence of Roman roads running through the town. The famous Viking silver hoard, the Cuerdale...
Welcome to Dublin: The vibrant Capital City of Ireland doesn't disappoint with its rich history, fascinating culture and traditions as well as stunning scenery. Founded by the Vikings, Dublin's medieval roots are seamlessly blended with a splash of modern energy, making the city an incredibly ex...
For example, theRomansbrought with them their advanced engineering and architectural techniques, which can still be seen in some of the U.K.'s most iconic buildings. TheVikings, known for their seafaring prowess, left a lasting impact on the culture and language of the region. And theNormans...
Their burning, plundering, and killing earned them the name víkingr, meaning “pirate” in the early Scandinavian languages. What artifacts teach us about the VikingsOverview of the Vikings.(more)See all videos for this article The exact ethnic composition of the Viking armies is unknown in ...
After installing a puppet ruler named Egbert in Northumbria, Ivar led the Vikings toNottingham, in the kingdom ofMercia. The Mercian kingBurgredcalled uponWessexfor assistance. KingAethelred Iand the future KingAlfred(Alfred the Great) soon arrived to besiege Nottingham, and the Danes withdrew to...
Later during the Middle Ages, the population increased due to the Vikings, Mongols, Huns, Magyars, Tartars and many other peoples that arrived and settled in the area. Europe's modern history is largely influenced by wars, such as the 30-Year-War (1618-1648), the French Revolution (1789...