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How far did the Vikings explore?
Erupting out of Scandinavia in the eighth century AD, the Vikings dominated northern Europe, but their influence stretched as far as Russia, Asia, North Africa and the Middle East. They discovered the major islands of the North Atlantic, and set up a colony in America five centuries before Columbus.
Where did the Vikings travel first?
The Vikings first arrived here from Greenland in the late 10th century, led by Leif Erikson. He initially called the land Vinland (though the exact location of Vinland is disputed), because when the Vikings arrived they found grapes and vines.
Which cities did the Vikings invade?
They founded the cities of Dublin, Cork and Limerick as Viking strongholds. Meanwhile, back in England, the Vikings took over Northumbria, East Anglia and parts of Mercia. In 866 they captured modern York (Viking name: Jorvik) and made it their capital.
When did the Vikings leave their home country?
The Vikings were a group of Scandinavian seafaring warriors who left their homelands from around 800 A.D. to the 11th century, and raided coastal towns.
Why did the Vikings come to Ireland in the 9th century?
The Vikings who raided Ireland were mainly interested in plundering Irish communities and monasteries. However, they also gave Ireland the beginnings of some of the country’s great cities. The Vikings began to terrorise Ireland during the early 9th century. At that time there were no cities or towns of any significant size.
Where was the trading town of the Vikings?
The ancient town of Dorestad which today is located in the Netherlands was an important trading town, before and at the beginning of the Viking age. Dorestad was founded in the 7th century, and it might have been established where the former Roman fortress of Levefanum was built.
What was the settlement pattern of the Vikings?
Her work has appeared in scholarly publications such as Archaeology Online and Science. The Vikings who established homes in the lands they conquered during the 9th-11th centuries AD used a settlement pattern that was based primarily on their own Scandinavian cultural heritage.