Vikings

Vikings: Inhabitants of the European North, Norwegians, Danes, and Swedes. Renowned as ruthless raiders and fierce warriors, bold traders, and daring explorers and seafarers. They conquered, settled, and mixed with the populations of the areas they colonized – with the Anglo-Saxons in Britain, the Gallo-Roman inhabitants of France, the Slavs in the Baltic region, and in Russia. From written accounts, we know about the gods they worshiped and the heroic stories they told. Archaeologists have uncovered many material remnants of their activities – not only dwellings and ships but especially weapons, armor, coins, jewelry, tools, utensils, and various small everyday items. Join us in exploring their daily life and mythology.