Vikings: The Rise & Fall
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Vikings: The Rise & Fall

"Burn the myth."

An unstoppable force for more than 300 years saw the relentless and far-reaching growth of the Viking Empire. Throughout history, Vikings waged war from the seas, notoriously ruthless and with their own set of rules.

3. As Far East as Baghdad

As Far East as Baghdad
8.7Jul 5, 2022 · 42 min

The “Silk Road " opened up a world of trade for the Scandinavians in the East. Seeking further wealth, the Vikings known in the East as “the Rus” attacked Constantinople in 860. The Rus became a permanent and feared fixture in the Byzantine Empire.