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Everything you need to know about the Lindisfarne raid in 793
This lightning raid lives in infamy as a brutal event that helped transform Europe and ushered in a whole new and bloody historical age.9 months ago — History -
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 myths about Vikings everyone got wrong
In an era where, sadly, truth has now turned subjective, the world is awash with disinformation and misinformation. This sad state of affairs has also impacted our modern depictions and conceptions of the Vikings.1 year ago — Legacy -
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 -
When did the Viking Age end?
The Viking Age is said to have ended with Harald Hardrada on a battlefield in northern England in 1066. Yet, the Vikings did not disappear overnight. We delve into some other options for when the Age of Vikings truly ceased.2 years ago — History -
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
