Viking culture

Viking culture, originating from Scandinavia around 800-1100 AD, was marked by skilled seafaring, exploration, and warfare. They valued bravery, craftsmanship, and community, with their society organized into clans and influenced by pagan beliefs. Vikings engaged in trade, raids, and settlement across Europe and beyond, leaving a legacy of distinctive art, ships, and oral storytelling. Despite their reputation for violence, they were also farmers, artisans, and explorers who contributed significantly to medieval European history through their innovations and interactions.