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When was the last recorded Viking raid?
Tradition in the West states that the Age of Vikings ended with Harald Hardrada's death in 1066. Viking raids, however, continued long after the Battle of Stamford Bridge into the later medieval period.2 months ago — History -
Dorestad and the Viking raids on the Rhine
Capturing a Carolingian trading town in what is now the Netherlands, Viking warriors established Dorestad as a forward base for inland raiding. Utilizing the Rhine as a superhighway, their terrorizing raids throughout Middle Europe soon became drenched in blood and treasure.6 months ago — History -
The Irish Sea as a Viking corridor
Whilst the Baltic Sea was little more than a Viking pond during the early medieval period, across the waters the Irish Sea proved to be a valuable maritime corridor for profit and power.8 months ago — History -
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 -
Why did the Vikings fail to create a lasting empire?
How did people from Viking societies not carve out an empire of their own following their early medieval outward expansion?10 months ago — History -
Viking warbands vs. medieval armies: How did they fight?
Renowned as some of the most ferocious and feared fighters of the early medieval period, Vikings regularly went into battle against larger armies. How the Vikings fought against medieval armies was truly revolutionary.1 year ago — Warfare -
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 -
Why didn't the Vikings colonize North Africa?
Vikings were said to have raided parts of North Africa during the early medieval period and even enslaved some poor, unfortunate locals. Why was their presence around the southern shores of the Mediterranean little more than fleeting?1 year ago — History
