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The economics of Viking raiding
Typically portrayed as a sudden burst of blood and violence, Viking raids could also be coldly calculated economic expeditions. This very violent form of early economic entrepreneurism shows how the profit motive often underpinned Viking raids.1 year ago — Warfare -
5 Viking raids that shaped European history
The Viking world did not expand in silence. It announced itself through fire, blood, and sails on the horizon.1 year ago — Warfare -
The raid on Lindisfarne and its enduring impact on medieval Britain
The story of Lindisfarne, the site of the first major Norse raid on British shores, marks the dawn of the Viking Age.2 years ago — History
