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First of all, because the majority of scribes that left us tales about that era were monks. Churches and monasteries were a very popular target for Norman raids. To borrow a quote from US bank robber Willie Sutton: "Because that's where the money was". The clerical historians of the day may be excused to have taken a dim view of their Viking visitors, and they made no secret of it, describing Viking atrocities at length and in the shrillest of terms.
Viking raids were of course a part of Norman activities, but their impact on Europe went much farther than that: they settled large parts of today's Britain and Ireland, Normandy, France owes its name and population to them; William the Conqueror and his Norman nobles conquered Britain and established England as it in many ways still is today; the Vikings discovered and settled Iceland, Greenland and even - for a time - North America. They were responsible for booming trade all through Russia and the Byzantine Empire and ruled Sicily for a considerable time. The Vikings (or Normans) have left their mark on medieval Europe and its development like no other people.
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∙ 8y agoPopular culture has made them popular. Books, movies, and TV shows insure they stay popular. Plus, they are fun. Many people wouldn't mind acting or looking like a Viking. There are also many things in our world that come from them. Redheads, words, and names we inherited from the Vikings.
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∙ 8y agoPopular culture has made them popular. Books, movies, and TV shows ensure they stay popular. Plus, they are fun. Many people wouldn't mind acting or looking like a Viking. There are also many things in our world that come from them. Redheads, words, and names we inherited from the Vikings.
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∙ 12y agothere was a fight between the early European explorers and the vikings who discovered Canada and since we live in Canada this is well known.
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∙ 14y agoWe remember Vikings today because they had a big impact on the world's history. Also, as apart of telling the future, we must remember the past.
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Why are vikings so famous?
weed is good
How did the vikings travel to turkey?
The vikings traveled toIreland in their famous ships.
What transport did the vikings use?
He was a viking so he used a ship. The ships the vikings used for long voyages across the Atlantic were called knarrs. They were cargo ships that were about 54 feet long. They held a crew of about 20-30 vikings.
Why were the Vikings famous?
for conquering lands & capturing villages.
Who is the famous running back on the vikings in the nfl?
Adrian Peterson.
Why are vikings so famous?
weed is good
Where is the home of the famous vikings?
denmark
Why is leif ericson so famous?
He led a group of Vikings, who became the first Europeans to land in North America.
How did the vikings travel to turkey?
The vikings traveled toIreland in their famous ships.
What transport did the vikings use?
He was a viking so he used a ship. The ships the vikings used for long voyages across the Atlantic were called knarrs. They were cargo ships that were about 54 feet long. They held a crew of about 20-30 vikings.
Most famous invaders of Europe during the early middle ages?
the vikings, magyars, and the nomads
Why were the Vikings famous?
for conquering lands & capturing villages.
Who were two of the most famous vikings?
Swing Copters
Who is the famous running back on the vikings in the nfl?
Adrian Peterson.
What were the vikings main trades?
The Vikings had many trades including as far as Australia using there famous Longboats as their way of transportation
Who are famous Minnesota Vikings?
The Minnesota Vikings are an NFL team based out of Minnesota. They have been to the super bowl 4 times.
Is thor the most famous viking?
Thor was not a Viking. He was a god of the Vikings.
