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BBC

Bbc: History: Vikings

For Students 9th - 10th
Who doesn't love to learn about Vikings? Learn the truth about their warrior side as well as their need to farm and settle. Information on their religion, food, weapons, warfare, money, and family life. For fun, see if Viking blood flows...
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Article
BBC

Bbc: History: Viking Conquest: Alcuin of York and the Viking Onslaught

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the life of Alcuin who worked for Charlemagne but was very concerned about the Viking attacks on England, especially the Lindesfarne assault.
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Other

The Ecole Glossary: Alcuin of York

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical note on Alcuin, the Anglo-Saxon churchman and writer who became Charlemagne's private tutor. Related links.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Alcuin of York

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of St. Andrews provides a biography on Alcuin which discusses his development of the Carolingian minuscule, his time as headmaster at Charlemagne's Palace School, and his elementary texts on arithmetic,...
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Curated OER

Image of Alcuin of York

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the life of Alcuin who worked for Charlemagne but was very concerned about the Viking attacks on England, especially the Lindesfarne assault.