Viking Raids and Significant Events

  • 865

    The Great Heathen Army lands in England

    A large invasion force consisting of soldiers from Norway and Denmark landed on East-Anglia and swiftly took control of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms.
  • 866

    York is conquered by Vikings

    At the time, York was the economic hub of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. The Vikings launched an assault on York during All Saints' Day, giving them a tactical advantage. It became the capital of Viking territory in Britain.
  • 900

    The Second Viking Age of the 10th Century

    Denmark began to gain power in the mid-tenth century. As the Danish Kingdom become more and more powerful, Vikings started to raid the British Isles.
  • 1000

    The Norse reach North America

    The Norse Vikings travelled great distance to reach North America for trade and adventure.

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