THE VIKINGS

THEME OF THE MONTH: JANUARY 2018

Ah!  The Vikings!  Our first theme of the month here at the Loreto Balbriggan History Blog!   So, who were they?

Well, the Vikings (also referred to as Danes or Norsemen {North men} came from Scandinavia.  They were feared warriors and respected traders.  The Vikings conquered most of Northern Europe.  Ireland, England (The majority of Wales and Scotland managed to keep a lot of their Gaelic Heritage.) Spain and Northern France were all under Viking rule.   

They set up trading posts across Europe (including our very own Dubhlinn and Veðrafjǫrðr- to you and me that’s Dublin and Waterford!)  Most notably, Vikings were even known to have been trading at the heart of the Byzantine Empire!  Scandinavian furs and skins were prized in the Far East!  Interesting, isn’t it?

Okay! That's all for now! Over and out!