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Vikings
Vikings were Scandinavian or Norse pirates, etchants, warriors and explorers who explored, traded, raided and settled in many areas of Europe and the North Atlantic from the 8th to 11th century.
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Why did the vikings and the normans invaded England?
they both invaded at the same time because they both had a claim on the throne (after Edward's death).
Where were vikings originally from and where did they eventually settle?
The Vikings were originally from Scandinavia. There was no need to settle as they lived in the Scandinavian countries and would only travel for trade or raids.
However, what we now call Greenland, Iceland, as well as parts of Canada and the U.S. were eventually settled by Viking explorers.
How much is a Steve mcnair card with a vikings uniform?
You must be talking about the 1995 Classic Draft Review card, wherein he is depicted in a Vikings uniform. This is an odd card, as he NEVER played for the Vikings. He was taken by the Oilers/Titans with the 3rd overall pick, and played 11 seasons for them, followed by 2 seasons with the Ravens. The card itself can be had for a couple dollars and is fairly available. This card is clearly a photo-shop on behalf of Classic. I'm aware of the same card where he is depicted in a Jaguars uniform, and there may be other teams as well.
The Danelaw was a kingdom in the Northeast of England ruled for about 70 years by Danish Vikings. It was recognized by the English in a treaty of 884, and ended in 954, when Eric Bloodaxe was driven out of England. The border separating England from the Danelaw was roughly a line from London to Chester.
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Why does the traditional viking helmet have horns?
It didn't.
Horns make a helmet, particularly a fighting helmet, immensely impractical. A strike would get caught on the horn instead of sliding off. Maybe cut through the helmet, or break the neck instantly.
The idea of horned helmets stems from horned figures in rock carvings, and have never been supported by any archeology. The rock carvings may well be of some religious nature, and not an actual picture of something that was real.
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The reason why some traditional viking helmet have horns is a few depictions which is actually mounted with animal horns or some replicas. This may also due to their religious beliefs.
They did set up colonies in Greenland and were on the North American continent. I don't think they had any contact with Native Americans. Nat Geo reports archaeologists have found a second Viking site in Newfoundland . This site has a stone hearth for iron working, and are working to identify who exactly made it.
Does Sears sell Viking appliances?
yes Sears sells all sorts of Viking appliances, and to make it sure check your local sears if they have the product you need. goodluck for your purchase!
The Vikings were talented sailors Why was this fact important to the history of Europe?
Vikings' sailing skills created fear among Europeans, which contributed to the rise of feudal society. Hope this helps
Are the vikings worse than the Phoenicians?
depends. the vikings were bigger and broader probably: the Muslim Sultan used the vikings to guard his palace front doors during Byzantium era. The vikings were like red necks to the 20th power, probably would do about anything to win--if you can think it, they probably did it. Very ruthless.
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Yes, the Vikings were worse than the Phoenicians. The word Viking meant Pirate. The Phoenicians were mainly merchants. The two occupations were quite different.
What is the most likely reason that the language of Iceland is similar to the Viking language?
The Vikings settled Iceland, and Iceland is very isolated, meaning that there was little external influence on the languge from the original Viking Settlers.
Vikings are generally not thought of as technological innovators, just warriors and traders. The exact history of the self developed technologies and those that they borrowed from places they visited and improvements they observed are difficult to separate. They, however, are thought to have improved and made made several advances that aided them in their lives. Among these were:
- improved the design of seagoing boats so they could travel further and faster than their competitors
- They used magnetite (naturally magnetic iron ore) as a compass
- Used Icelandic Feldspar as a polarizing lense to determine the sun's position on overcast days to aid navigation
- Developed charts of dirction and distance for ocean voyages that are almost as good as today's charts
- Used card looms to make cloth for clothing
- Invented the vapidity loom . This was a warp-weighted loom was a vertical loom made up of a set of upright wooden beams and an upper beam that held the woven cloth.
- Developed weapons such as the sax and Danish ax for battle on board ships
- They were competent blacksmiths and developed weapons and aror suitable for their needs.
- Developed fighting methods for sea battles to allow the ships to be transformed into floating battlefields
- They may have invented, or at least were early adopters of, the comb
- There is some evidence they they may have made and used telescopes
yes they are explorers they came from Scandinavia and they needed new land so they explored they went to north America then they noticed that the land format wasnt good so they went back
Which stores carry viking gas stoves?
You can check with Amazon and Nextag where both sell Viking stoves, also go to Viking web site and order direct from them. A lot of furniture stores carries this brand too and most of the time they will advertise the brands they sell in the yellow pages.
Why did vikings invade Britain?
The Vikings invaded Britain so that they can plunder the valuable property in British settlements and occupy the land. The Vikings were subdued in battle because they had under-estimated the opposing armies.
When did the viking come to Britain and why?
The earliest recorded Viking raid on England was around 789 when three Viking long ships landed on the coast of Wessex. Not much is known about this incursion but an agent of the local Anglo-Saxon king was killed.
In 793 Vikings plundered the monastery at Lindesfarne. The abbey was destroyed, the monks were killed or taken as slaves, ancient manuscripts were destroyed and the treasures of the abbey were taken. The monks could be sold in the European slave markets and the treasures could be converted into other valuable items to be sold or kept by the Viking leaders.
Is there an easier way to buy Vikings tickets?
The cheapest way to buy Vikings ticket is to look for the schedule much in advance and book the ticket as soon as the counter opens. As it gets delayed prices go up.
What is the average price of a vikings jersey?
Football jerseys vary depending on the brand and whether it's a certified NFL jersey. Knock-offs can run as low as $25 and real jerseys costs as much as $200.
What are the possible reasons the settlement of the Vikings at Newfoundland did not last?
The Viking settlement at Vinland was small, isolated, and under frequent attack from the Beothuks, the First Nations people who had first come to the Island of Newfoundland about a thousand years before.
