When did the Viking Age begin and end, and why is it so difficult to define? Explore when and how the era of Scandinavian ...

Without this crucial advance in ship technology, the Vikings would never have become a dominant force in medieval warfare ... the eruption of seaborne Viking raids on the monasteries and towns ...

The first recorded Viking raid on Ireland was in AD795. This raid, on the monastery at Rathlin Island off the Antrim coast, was just the beginning of many years of Viking attacks on Christian ...

Scientists recently set out to determine the purpose of eight slate discs discovered in Ukraine that date back 900 years. The discs are made from pyrophyllite, a mineral known for its malleability.

The partners then decided to add more intrigue and historical accuracy by bringing Sea Wolf Voyages, a nonprofit living ...

marks the start of Viking raids on Britain • 899 AD: King Alfred the Great dies • 1066 AD: William the Conqueror defeats Harold and becomes King of England, ending the Early Medieval period ...