Norsemen

Norsemen, often referred to as Vikings, were seafaring people from Scandinavia, primarily Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, who lived during the late eighth to early eleventh centuries. They are known for their remarkable shipbuilding skills, exploration, and raids across Europe, reaching as far as North America. Norse culture included a rich mythology with gods like Odin and Thor, and their society was organized around clans. They established trade routes and settlements, significantly influencing the regions they encountered, particularly in Britain and Normandy. The legacy of the Norsemen remains evident today in language, literature, and place names.