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The Vikings were a group of Norse barbarians that first formed around 790 CE and continued raids until 1066. They originated in Sweden, and moved to take over Denmark and Norway which became known as the Viking Homelands. The Vikings raided Sweden and Denmark (which they made their ‘homeland’) as well as Scotland, Wales, England,… Read more

Many myths and misconceptions have been made to the point where most think that they are true. The most common myth is that Vikings wore horned helmets. In reality they had just the helmets without the horns. This myth originated in the 19 th century by Richard Wagner’s The Ring Cycle. The actors wore horns… Read more

Below we have listed the most important events in the history of the Viking Era. Please remember that these are not all of the events, but the most significant ones. 789: The Vikings begun their attacks on England. 800: The Oseberg Longship was buried around this time. You can read more about this ship in… Read more

Clothing Vikings were fond of animals skins and wool for clothes. They also broadened the concept of women making beautiful clothes with weavers. Women typically wore long wool dresses. Men would wear pants with shirts of varying length. During Raids men would wear metal helmets but there would be no horns on the sides of… Read more