Topics: Middle Ages : Vikings
The Viking Age is a term used by historians to describe the period of Scandinavian history from about 800 A.D. to about 1100 A.D., characterized by the raids, trade, and exploration of Norse naval power.
Runes
During the viking age and in some areas well into the 19th century writing was done by carving text into thin pieces of wood.
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Ships
Much of the success the vikings had as traders, warriors and seamen was thanks to the longships they used.
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Vinland Map
Sites related to the map known as the Vinland Map.
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