Viking 1: The Red Planet

Viking battle tactics and weaponry continues to impact our world today. From the unique technique that the Viking performs in battle to the powerful weapons used. The Vikings were the first and probably the last to introduce their unique battle tactic. Which is that they had no professional standing army and did not fight regular formations (Viking Weapons and Warfare). The formation was to charge towards their enemies all at once, catching their enemies off guard and giving the Vikings the advantage of the upper hand. They were able to win battles with the formation due to the loyalty bond between the Viking men and women with their lords (Viking Weapons and Warfare). Another unique battle tactic the Vikings introduced was the spread and lay their weapons in the surrounding area where the battle takes place beforehand, just in case the formation were to backfire (VIKINGS MILITARY TACTICS AND FORTIFICATIONS).

The Vikings were Norse seafarers, who mainly spoke the Old Norse language. They raided and traded from their Northern European homelands across wide areas of northern, central and eastern Europe, during the 9th to 11th century. The Vikings originated from Scandinavia, and the beginning of the Vikings expansion often originates from the raid of the Lindisfarne Monetary on 8 June 793. The Vikings were the first Westerners to sail to Iceland, Greenland, and over to the New World. However, the story of the Vikings is also an important story for the development of the Christian world in the West. Throughout this essay, I will explain the importance of Viking religion, Viking trade, and how the Viking age had an impact on the way Western and

The Vikings were a group of Scandinavian raiders that were around from about the 8th century to the 11th. They mainly attacked the British Islands , the Frankish empire, England, but they also plundered places such as the Iberian peninsula and northern Africa. Vikings did not always settle into the places that they found, for instance after exploring North America they left the place never to return again. Even so, after landing on Greenland they colonized themselves there, and ancestors of the Vikings still live there today. So now that you know a little about the history of the Vikings lets go into detail about the specifics of the Viking age. (Peter Sawyer, Oxford Ill. History of the Vikings p. 1-19)

1. Each prospective Queen must have a six month probationary period. During this probation, the prospective Queen is not permitted to date or participate in any sexual activity with a current Viking King.

Vikings, also known as Norsemen or Northmen, were a group of people from the Scandinavian warriors that existed from the 9th century until the 11th century. They were seafaring warriors that raided and claimed their areas in Europe. Their disruptive influence affected the European history. The pagan vikings, which were Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish, were prompted to take their raids caused by overpopulation or helplessness of their victims.

Viking history and culture have been depicted in many movies, television series, and stories. Vikings are commonly known as barbarians that raid villages and intimidate others with huge ships with dragon heads, and horned helmets. This information is based on facts, but has been distorted and exaggerated over many years and tales. Viking history spans from the years 780 until 1100, which is the time span of the Viking raids. Not every Scandinavian was a Viking; Vikings were known as the men that conducted raids and bloody battles. The old definition of Viking was synonymous with the term pirate. The modern definition is relevant to the Scandinavian medieval culture, to include farming, crafting and trading.

Ermentarius, a Frankish writer comments that “Everywhere [Christians] are the victims of massacre, burning and plunder. The Vikings overrun all that lies before them…” (Source 2, Viking raids in France.) The Vikings were known for their barbaric reputation however they were also sophisticated and technologically advanced. The Viking reputation is one of bloodthirsty seafaring warriors, repeatedly plundering the Christian monasteries throughout the Middle Ages. Nevertheless examples of advanced Viking civilization was their seafaring skills and their complex social hierarchy. ) Thesis statement. This essay will discuss the Viking trading methods and their social hierarchy.

The Vikings were Norse people from Scandinavia who lived during the Viking Age from eighth century to the twelfth century. The first arrival of the Vikings in Ireland was in 795. But at that time the Vikings used the strategy hit and run until the 9th century they began to settle with the Irish. The Vikings were successful around the world because they were very skilled in navigation and very powerful they reached China, Russia, and the Middle East. The Vikings had a great impact on the Irish society in many aspects, for example, trade, art, military, and technology.

Viking expansion was caused by Christian churchmen, beginning with Alcuin, who attributed it to God’s doing. These men deemed the Viking raids punishment for religious laxity. However, an eleventh century Saxon cleric claimed that Viking expansion was actually the result of overpopulation and poverty in the Viking homeland. The Norse, or the Viking peoples, had gone to the Atlantic islands as landless sons, social outcasts, and political refugees because they were forced to leave their homes to search for opportunities elsewhere. The reason of Viking expansion is similar to that of the Europeans when they discovered and conquered the New World. The Viking emigration spread all over Europe, with the Danes spreading through Holland all the way down to Spain and in to the Mediterranean. The Swedes traveling east, across the Baltic

The Vikings were brilliant; because of the way they run their society and the amount they have contributed to our modern society. Vikings are defined as

The Norse Vikings created a story to explain the creation of the cosmos and man. Their tale started with the only thing existing was the empty abyss of Ginnungagap. It was located between Muspelheim, which is the land of fire, and Niflheim, which is the land of ice. Muspelheim and Niflheim expanded until they met in the middle of Ginnungagap. When the ice melted from the fire, the water drops became the first god (giant) named Ymir whom reproduced other giants asexually. Later the water drops formed Audhumbla, a cow. Audhumbla was formed to nourish Ymir and in turn Ymir made salt licks in the ice for her. After licking the ice Audhumbla uncovered Buri.

There is much debate among historians about what drove the Viking expansion. One widely held idea is that it was a quest for retaliation against continental Europeans for their previous invasions of Viking homelands, such as Charlemagne's campaign to force Scandinavian pagans to convert to Christianity

Surveyor 1 was launched on May 30, 1966 at 2:41 Eastern Time. (NASA, n.d.) It was the first United States mission to land on the moon. (Arizona State University, 2009) It landed in Oceanus Procellarum on June 2, 1966 at 6:17 in the morning Eastern Time, and its specific location was 100 kilometers north of Flamsteed Crater. (NASA, n.d.) After landing, it transmitted photos of its surrounding back to NASA continuously until it lost power after two lunar nights on July 7, 1966. (NASA, n.d.) By the time it had reached the end, the craft had transmitted 11,240 pictures. (NASA, n.d.) According to NASA, all of its goals were accomplished, which included researching Oceanus Procellarum’s radar reflectivity and measuring surface strength and surface temperatures. (NASA, n.d.)

Viking presence during the period between the 8th and 15th centuries is widely accepted among Scottish historians, but the exact impact on the region has been strongly debated by scholars because of the lack of archeological evidence of Norse settlements. Within the last few decades new information has emerged that reinforces the much larger view of a more prominent impact by the Vikings within Scottish history. This evidence points to a longer period of Viking influence in the areas of linguistics, town names, festivals, advanced metallurgy, and communal settlements.

Symbolizes the Vikings leader Ragnar Lothbrok last journey, shirt available in different sizes and styles for men, women, and youth. In Norse mythology, Valhalla (from Old Norse Valholl "hall of the slain") is a majestic, enormous hall located in Asgard, ruled over by the god Odin. Chosen by Odin, half of those who die in combat travel to Valhalla upon death, led by Valkyries, while the other half go to the goddess Freyja's field Folkvangr. We believe that after death Ragnar got into Valhalla.