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History says not all Vikings were the same, and where they came from mattered more than most people realize

The Vikings were far from a monolithic group. The Danes, Norwegians, and Swedes each brought something different to the table ...
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How a Viking raid terrorized Christian England in 793

In June of 793, Viking raiders attacked the monastery on Lindisfarne, a sacred center of Christian learning in northern England. The island was undefended, wealthy, and isolated, making it an easy ...