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 Vikings of Scandinavia
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In the 8th century Scandinavian peoples began to leave their homelands in search of new lands. From the Nordic kingdoms they were able to journey by boat through the Straits of Gibraltar and into the Mediterranean sea, where they made conquests on Italy, Spain, Morocco and the Holy Lands. They also penetrated the Baltic and travelled up rivers in Russia to the Black and Caspian Seas and as far as Baghdad. In Asia, they traded walrus ivory and furs for exotic spices and silver.
Scandinavian countries, being harsh in climate, the best farming land had been inhabited since prehistoric times, that and over population are the most widely believed reasons for the massive outpour of migrations that led the Nordic peoples to settle in such countries as England, Ireland, Scotland, Iceland, Greenland and found the country of Normandy in France, of whom the Normans would later go on to conquer England and create the Anglo-Norman kingdom that almost went on to conquer all of France.
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Viking Conquests Roleplay (12 posts)
The Insatiable Dragon (* Teagan Venetii, Apr 28, 2006 - 02:43 ) Silhouette of Hope (* flotsam Curius, Sep 14, 2005 - 01:45 ) Persecuted by the king (* Seuerus Maximus Scipio, Sep 16, 2004 - 10:36 ) Story Planning & Character Bio (10 posts)
Dreams Aflame: Bio of Viveka Amaligg (* Viveka Amaligg, Feb 23, 2005 - 13:31 ) Call him Erik (* Seuerus Maximus Scipio, Sep 10, 2004 - 12:36 ) Bio - Teagan of the Venetii (* Teagan Venetii, Aug 12, 2004 - 15:18 ) The Historical Vikings: Facts & Legends (10 posts)
Means of Navigation: part Three (* Brennos Belgae, Jul 27, 2004 - 01:39 ) Means of Navigation: part Two (* Brennos Belgae, Jul 27, 2004 - 01:37 ) Means of Navigation: part One (* Brennos Belgae, Jul 27, 2004 - 01:31 )|
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