Clare Downham
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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 -
The Vikings: Who were they, where did they come from, and where did they go?
Do you ever get your Vikings mixed up with your Scandinavians? Your Nordics with your Norse? Fear not, as we delve into who the Vikings were, where they came from, and why this term has a troubled history.1 year ago — History