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Viking chieftains had settled in Aldeigjuborg, Russia.
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Monasteries were easy to raid as they were unguarded and the monks were unarmed.
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Vikings raids hit undefended island monasteries near Skye and Lona (in the Hebrides).
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The Swedish Vikings raided Eastern Europe and Russia to explore trade.
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The Frankish pillaging was called an “Orgy of Conquests”. Frankish King, Charlemagne´s officers and soldiers were motivated by the prospect of riches.