Vikings

Partial to a longboat and pillaging, and pioneers of exploration and democracy, the Vikings were a force to be reckoned with.

Explore the myths and examine the impact the Vikings made in Britain

These murderous barbarians' success was partly down to their expert marine skills

How much do you know about the English ruler who took on the Vikings, Alfred the Great?

They sailed in longboats and wore scary helmets, but what else do you know about vikings?

One of the UK's first invaders, the Vikings left a major mark on our language and culture

How much do you know about the viking story of creation and belief in gods? Play our quiz!