Vikings

girl vikings would look after the animals at the farm, look after there children and grow crops also cook the animals for tea

They wore turn shoes, sometimes with a separate sole(like modern footwear), and sometimes with a single piece of leather(like a slipper). Also, they would have worn socks made out of wool that were knitted together(see naalbinding for how they were knitted).

There's archaeological evidence of both, with the shoe examples being found at the Osberg ship site, and the Ronjberg man in Denmark, respectively. As far as evidence for naalbinding socks, I know of an example from York, England, and there's probably more examples out there, I'm just to lazy to go dig them up at the moment.

I hope this answered your question.

Probably the Vikings, by a slight edge. Sources say that the Vikings, or their direct ancestors inhabited Scandinavia as far back as 1000 BC so that would make their culture about 300 years before the Romans.

North America, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, the Hebrides.

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In England the Viking Age began dramatically on 8 June 793 when Vikings destroyed the abbey on Lindisfarne.

The culture had been around for centuries before that though.

The end of the Viking Age is traditionally marked in England by the failed invasion attempted by the Norwegian king Harald III who was defeated by Saxon King Harold Godwinson in 1066 at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.

In Scandinavia the Viking age is considered to have ended with the establishment of royal authority in the Scandinavian countries and the establishment of Christianity as the dominant religion. The date is usually put somewhere in the early 11th century in all three Scandinavian countries.

While the Vikings mainly relied on consuming livestock for meat, they hunted several different types of animals. These included game like elk, deer, hare and reindeer, bear, squirrel, boar, and wild poultry like black grouse and wood pigeon.

The first documented Viking raid on Britain was on the 6th June 793 and it took place in Lindesfarne.

Greenland is credited to the Viking Erik the Red.

The Vikings mostly traveled to Europe. However, they made it as far as North America, Russia, North Africa, Constantinople, Iceland and Greenland. The discover of to the cost of Europe, especially during the beginnings of their raids. However, once their attacks became more organized, they were able to penetrate farther into Europe via lakes and rivers.

In Ireland they settled in Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Cork and Limerick.

Leif Erickson explored what is now present day Greenland and of course America. He explored Greenland in 997 ad, and he discovered America in 1001 ad.

Yes, from Northern Europe.

the Vikings were defeated in the year 1066 AD

The mead hall was a communal gathering place. Warriors gathered here to drink mead and celebrate victories. The community gathered here to hear ancient epic tales told by scops. In literature, the mead hall symbolizes safety, fellowship, and all that is good in humanity. The Anglo-Saxons lived in a dark, cold, often frightening world. The mead hall was a bright spot in this darkness.

They began in 795

They ende in 1000

Life in Scandinavia was hard; living there meant dealing with a harsh climate, rapid population growth, disputes over land, political turmoil and religious conflict with neighbouring saxons. Venturing out into other lands it meant that they could gain political asylum, economic benefits, trading opportunities, fame in battle and an escape from antagonism. The vikings were very skillful when it came to sailing and were very knowledgeable about the lands surrounding Scandinavia, and it was very easy for them to invade by sea. From voyages of trade, exploration and invasion, vikings discovered fertile lands that they later would settle. Farming and cultivation conditions in Scandinavia were very poor, so by moving they began to create an easier lifestyle. They needed large portions of land for their crops and livestock and leaving also meant that they would escape the conflict over resources. The vikings occupied many christian lands as retribution for previous conflict and also because they had converted and were starting to adopt to new customs. Many vikings lived good wealthy lives in Scandinavia with numerous possessions, but they wanted more room for their possessions and comfortable living. In order to do so many left Scandinavia and conquered or settled other lands. Many also left to trade in Europe; which at the time did not have much competition.

the river near them they did not care that it was not fresh

They believed that Heaven is a place were you fight all die and if you die you will be alive the next day again and fight more They called it Valhalla. Heaven is not described in the Christian, Jewish, or Muslim religions, but in the Viking religion it is much like earth except that everything is perfect. There is plenty to eat and drink, and no hardship.

Mostly meat. Lamb, pork, fish and vegetables and berries (That survived the harsh winters) that grew where they lived.

There's a link to a pretty nice document with a bunch of recipes that are pretty Viking-ish in the related links below.

Vikings are well known for fighting and raiding, but they were also farmers and traders and merchants, and excellent seafarers and navigators. They lived in Scandinavia, or Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland. They also raided and settled in much of Northern Europe.

Because these ships were used mostly in battles.

York was first captured in 866 & rapidly became the Capital of the captured Viking Kingdom. I'm not sure of a precise date they left but understand there was a Viking settlement in York for several centuries.

When Viking Leader Harald Hardrada invaded England in 1066, he quickly defeated the northern militia near York and waited for the big showdown with King Harold II who was on the south coast anticipating a Norman invasion. Not expecting the English troops for days, Hardrada and his men camped on meadows on both sides of the River Derwent at Stamford Bridge and, as it was a nice day, many removed their armour and indulged in some sunbathing. They didn't even rouse themselves when they saw approaching soldiers, presuming them to be a detachment of Vikings. By the time they realised it was the English army, it was too late. The Vikings were overwhelmed and Hardrada was killed.

"After battle-prowess and leadership, the next most important virtue of the Germanic king or lord was generosity. The spoils of war which are captured in battle by the war-band belong entirely to the ruler. In turn, it is the duty of the lord to be open handed in the extreme with these riches. As the Old Norse proverb has it: Gjöf sér æ til gjalda, "A gift always looks for a return" -- in return for service, the lord granted gifts, in return for gifts, the warrior granted service (Foote and Wilson, p. 424)."

[Note: "Germanic" here does not mean "German" - it refers to the shared culture of northernmost Europe during the Migration Age and the Viking Age. It should also be pointed out that Vikings did not only come from among the Norse and Swedes (on the Scandinavian penisula), but also the peoples of the north shore of Europe - the Danes, Frisians, Saxons, etc.)]

There are a few clues, the least controversial of which (though not completely without controversy) is what is termed the "Maine Penny" but there is also the Vinland Map and the Norse Sagas and a runestone found in, I believe, Michigan or Minnesota

See Related Link for Maine Penny info or Google the term

Sunday - sunnandaeg - the sun (sun day)

Monday - monandaeg - the moon (moon day)

Tuesday - tiwesdaeg - Tyr/Tiw

Wednesday - wodnesday - Odin/Woden

Thursday - thunresdaeg - Thor

Friday - frigedaeg - Frigga