Vikings

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Norsk bokmål: Vikinge var skandinaviske sjøfarere som koloniserte en rekke land. Periode: 8. til 10. århundre.
Dansk: Vikinge var nordiske søfarer i perioden fra 8. til 10. århundrede.
Deutsch: Wikinger waren skandinavische Seefahrer im 8. bis 10. Jahrhundert.
English: The Vikings were Scandinavian seafarers during 8th to 10th centuries.
Русский: Викинги — средневековые скандинавские мореплаватели и воины.
Български: Викингите са скандинавски морски народ.

Vikings in art[edit]

  • Viking Armada by Edward Moran

    Viking Armada by Edward Moran

  • « Pirates normands au IXème siècle » par Evariste-Vital Luminais (1822 - 1896).

    « Pirates normands au IXème siècle » par Evariste-Vital Luminais (1822 - 1896).

  • The Ravager, a painting by John Charles Dollman, showing Vikings in cold weather.

    The Ravager, a painting by John Charles Dollman, showing Vikings in cold weather.

  • A black-and-white reproduction of a painting showing Norsemen in a ship, by Oscar Wergeland.

    A black-and-white reproduction of a painting showing Norsemen in a ship, by Oscar Wergeland.

  • Apollinary Vasnetsov (1856-1933): Arrival of Rurik to Ladoga.

    Apollinary Vasnetsov (1856-1933): Arrival of Rurik to Ladoga.

  • At the Battle of Svolder, Einarr Þambarskelfir tries the king's bow and finds it too weak. Christian Krohg (1852-1925)

    At the Battle of Svolder, Einarr Þambarskelfir tries the king's bow and finds it too weak. Christian Krohg (1852-1925)

  • The funeral of a Viking, by Frank Bernard Dicksee (1853-1928)

    The funeral of a Viking, by Frank Bernard Dicksee (1853-1928)

  • Leif Ericson as he discovers Vinland

    Leif Ericson as he discovers Vinland

  • Another painting of Leif

    Another painting of Leif

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    siver

Viking ships[edit]

  • Viking ship near Barsoe, Denmark, 1969

    Viking ship near Barsoe, Denmark, 1969

  • Viking ship (retouched)

    Viking ship (retouched)

  • Viking ship (front view)

    Viking ship (front view)

  • Viking ship (front view)

    Viking ship (front view)

  • recovered remains of a Viking ship at Roskilde Viking Ship Museum, Denmark

    recovered remains of a Viking ship at Roskilde Viking Ship Museum, Denmark

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  • excavation of a Viking ship at Gokstad, Norway

    excavation of a Viking ship at Gokstad, Norway

  • Model of the Gokstad Viking ship

    Model of the Gokstad Viking ship

  • Viking ship in Stockholm

    Viking ship in Stockholm

  • Drawing of Viking longship

    Drawing of Viking longship

  • A replica Viking ship being burnt during Edinburgh's annual Hogmanay celebrations

    A replica Viking ship being burnt during Edinburgh's annual Hogmanay celebrations

  • Danes about to invade England. From "Miscellany on the life of St. Edmund" from the 12th century.

    Danes about to invade England. From "Miscellany on the life of St. Edmund" from the 12th century.

  • Vikings transportant leur bateau.

    Vikings transportant leur bateau.

  • re-enactment

    re-enactment

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Viking religion[edit]

  • Reconstruction of the tempel of Uppåkra in Sweden

    Reconstruction of the tempel of Uppåkra in Sweden

  • Interior from the temple of Uppåkra in Sweden

    Interior from the temple of Uppåkra in Sweden

  • Ruins of the hof (Viking temple) of Hov, Faroe Islands

    Ruins of the hof (Viking temple) of Hov, Faroe Islands

  • Scene from Stora Hammar stone

    Scene from Stora Hammar stone

Viking people[edit]

Places from the Viking age[edit]

  • Grave of Havgrimur, Faroe Islands

    Grave of Havgrimur, Faroe Islands

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  • Map of the town Lund in Skania, Sweden in the Viking period.

    Map of the town Lund in Skania, Sweden in the Viking period.

  • Reconstructed map of Paris in 9 century.

    Reconstructed map of Paris in 9 century.

  • The place of the battle at Stiklestad were Olaf II of Norway died 1030.

    The place of the battle at Stiklestad were Olaf II of Norway died 1030.

  • The famous rune stone of Jellinge, Denmark with the big lion.

    The famous rune stone of Jellinge, Denmark with the big lion.

  • Map of Halor Viking market, Skania, Sweden

    Map of Halor Viking market, Skania, Sweden

  • Map of Viking towns of Scandinavia

    Map of Viking towns of Scandinavia

Artifacts from the Viking age[edit]

  • Viking age lock

    Viking age lock

  • Viking anchor

    Viking anchor

  • Pommel from a Viking sword

    Pommel from a Viking sword

  • Viking swords

    Viking swords

  • Viking treasure

    Viking treasure

  • Viking pins

    Viking pins

  • Drinking horns from the Viking age

    Drinking horns from the Viking age

Vikings on stamps[edit]

Faroe Islands[edit]

Viking Voyages on the Atlantic 2002[edit]

Date of issue: 11 February 2002, artist Martin Mörck. See also: Faroese stamps 2002

  • Stamp sheet FO 406-408: Viking voyages

    Stamp sheet FO 406-408: Viking voyages

  • FO 406: Bearing compass

    FO 406: Bearing compass

  • FO 407: Helmsman

    FO 407: Helmsman

  • FO 408: Viking ship

    FO 408: Viking ship

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Vikings in popular culture[edit]

  • Vikings fighting (part of a festival - reenacting 2007)

    Vikings fighting (part of a festival - reenacting 2007)

  • Vikings fighting (part of a festival in Denmark)

    Vikings fighting (part of a festival in Denmark)

  • Reconstructor portraying a Viking

    Reconstructor portraying a Viking

  • Battle of Flowers float 2007 Moonlight Parade.

    Battle of Flowers float 2007 Moonlight Parade.

  • Le clou du spectacle des 'Vikings' au Grand Parc du Puy du Fou

    Le clou du spectacle des 'Vikings' au Grand Parc du Puy du Fou

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