Category: Vikings

A New Look at the Vikings Many people believe that the Vikings were savages who ran all over Northern Europe doing whatever they please, but this isnt entirely true although the Vikings did raid neighboring countrys they did have rules amongst them. Just like all people, the Vikings believed in some sort of afterlife. They…

Reflections on Why the Vikings Were Not Barbarians, But Civilized People The Vikings were non-barbarian people as they were civilized. They have many stereotypes about them which would hold caused them being portrayed as savages, and they were more advanced in their ethical motives and morals compared to the remainder of Europe, despite all the…

The Vikings and Their Mark in World History The Middle Ages was a period of time in our history going from about 590 to 1500. Medieval Europe had many big events, one of those things is the Vikings, who were known for their travel and brutal persona. Following the fall of the Roman Empire, the…