This post is a collection of facts about Vikings (8th - 11th centuries AD). There are 8 facts listed below. Source:
Wikipedia
- Seafaring people from Scandinavia
- Sailed to Mediterranean, North Africa, Middle East, Greenland, North America, Eastern Europe
- Spoke Old Norse and influenced English language
- Practiced Old Norse religion and later became Christians
- Known as Varangians in Eastern Europe
- Established Kievan Rus'
- Established Duchy of Normandy and descendants were Normans
- Provided security for the Byzantine emperor and later attacked Constantinople