* 101 Viking Facts from the History Specialists
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Primary History - Vikings
Middle Ages for Kids: Vikings
Back to Middle Ages for kids The Vikings were people who lived in Northern Europe during the Middle Ages. They originally settled the Scandinavian lands that are today the countries of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. Viking Raids The word Viking actually means "to raid" in Old Norse. The Viking Age and Expansion into Europe Eventually the Vikings began to settle in lands outside of Scandinavia. Viking expansion during the Middle Ages - Click to see larger view By the start of the 11th century the Vikings were at the peak of their expansion. Defeat in Great Britain and the End of the Viking Age In 1066, the Vikings, led by King Harald Hardrada of Norway were defeated by the English and King Harold Godwinson. A major reason for the end of the Viking age was the coming of Christianity. Viking Ships Perhaps the Vikings were most famous for their ships. The Vikings also made cargo ships called knarr for trading. At the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde, Denmark you can see five recovered Viking ships.
Fun Facts on Vikings for kids ***
Fun Facts on Vikings for KidsLooking for help with homework and school? Find out fast, fun facts and interesting information using our useful fact files, fact sheets and funny videos on each of the Viking Subjects. The free Facts Files and Fact sheets provide interesting, amazing, fun facts and information, together with pictures, photos and a fun video. Fun Facts on Vikings Ships for KidsFind out quick, fun facts and interesting information using our useful fact files and fact sheets on Viking Ships. Fun Facts on Viking Warriors for KidsDiscover fast, interesting fun facts on Viking Warriors and learn some amazing, cool and quick information. Fun Facts on Clothing for KidsLearn fast facts about clothing in the Viking Era. Fun Facts on Viking Gods for KidsEnjoy our fast, fun facts for kids on Viking Gods compiled a useful fact file format with free pictures and a funny video to help make the learning process easy, funny and great fun! Funny and Fun Facts on Vikings for Kids via Videos
Viking Longships - Children's British History Encyclopedia
Many Vikings were good sailors because they lived close to rivers and fjords (sea inlets). They grew up from childhood able to use ships for fishing and travelling. A big Viking longship would be about 30 metres long and were made from overlapping planks of oak wood joined together with iron rivets (bits of metal hammered into holes). Each ship could carry 60 men. Sea-chests were used to sit on when rowing and to store personal belongings. The sails were brightly coloured in stripes or diamond patterns. The Vikings loved to decorate their ships with fine wooden carvings. The ship was steered by means of a rudder, mounted on the side, near to the back of the ship. They used the: sun, moon and stars to help them navigate. The Vikings gave their ships names like: Long Serpent, Raven of the Wind or Snake of the Sea.
The Roman Invasion of Britain: When and Why?
When did the Romans invade Britain? Over the course of nearly one hundred years, the Romans attempted to invade Britain three times. In 55 B.C. Julius Caesar invaded Britain with two Roman legions. Between Caesar’s second invasion and the final invasion under the Emperor Claudius, Roman traders and merchants had established trading relationships with the Celtic tribes living in Britain. Why did the Romans invade Britain? The Romans were constantly making moves to extend the Roman Empire and push the boundaries of the land under Roman control. What next?
The Vikings - Britons, Gaels, Picts, Angles and Vikings
The Vikings were Norsemen who came to raid and pillage, to trade and to settle in Scotland. They were expert sailors who made their way across the treacherous North Sea in longships from Norway and Denmark from the late 8th century. The Vikings sailed as far west as Greenland and North America. The pagan Vikings raided Christian monasteries in search of gold and silver, food and slaves. Monks wrote in horror of their attacks – seeing dreadful omens in the sky. In this year terrible portents appeared over Northumbria and sadly affrightened the inhabitants: there were exceptional flashes of lightning, and fiery dragons were seen flying in the air. Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, AD 793 The Norse began to settle in Scotland and gradually merged with the local people. Before the Vikings came as raiders their ancestors were probably traders who visited Scotland.
KS2 History - Viking invaders and settlers
History - Vikings Teaching Ideas
Viking Longship Burning - A set of photos showing the burning of a Viking longship on the seafront at Arbroath in 2003. Contributed by a visitor. Vikings - Act out this story about a Viking family feud. Viking Ideas - The Cursed Sword - A collection of History / Literacy ideas which are based on the book 'The Cursed Sword'. Viking Ideas - The Troll's Treasure - A collection of History / Literacy ideas which are based on the book 'The Troll's Treasure'. Viking Ideas - The Queen's Poison - A collection of History / Literacy ideas which are based on the book 'The Queen's Poison'. <A HREF="
Vikings Invade England
In 793 - about six years after commencing raids - Vikings (probably Norwegians) invaded England. They came first, historians believe, to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne - in Northumbria - where they raided the Lindisfarne Priory. Terrified monks escaped, taking with them two of the monastery's most valuable treasures: the Cross of St. Who were these Vikings? People today usually think about Vikings as fierce men who stole and killed for their own gainful purposes. If most of the records were destroyed, how can we know what really happened in 793, when the Scandinavian invasion of Britain began? On the island of Anglesey, in Wales - home, between 2011-2013, to the Duke (Prince William) and Duchess (Catherine Middleton) of Cambridge - fragments of armbands were found.
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