History Documentaries
New insights are revolutionizing our understanding of the Vikings, revealing them not merely as fierce raiders but as complex societies with diverse motivations. Beyond plunder, factors like social mobility and even climate change, specifically a severe drought, drove their extensive expeditions. These ancient Norse people were master shipbuilders and strategic conquerors, establishing vast trade networks and leaving a lasting legacy on the urban development and genetic makeup of regions like Ireland and Britain. Their story is one of surprising depth, challenging long-held assumptions about their impact on medieval Europe.
Credit Chronicle – Medieval History Documentary
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