Vikings were Scandinavian warriors who raided the coasts of Europe and the British Isles from the 9th cent. to the 11th cent. In their versatile LONGSHIPS, the Vikings sailed vast distances. Their golden age of trade, exploration, and colonization lasted until AD 1100. There are many interesting facts you can learn about the vikings in books and online. Check out the below links on Vikings for fast facts, time-line, and even some games.
Here are a few interesting facts about Vikings:
-The Vikings were the best shipbuilders and sailors of their time.
- If the direction of land was unknown, Viking sailors would release a raven into the air and follow its course.
- Viking warriors were buried with their weapons, but not their armor.
Viking Links:
Walk Through Time
FactMonster-Vikings
Time Tangled Island: Viking Explorers
Fast Facts about Viking
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