Other
Regia Anglorum: A Brief History of Anglo Saxon England
Detailed account of the history of Anglo-Saxon England. Contains colored pictures of reenactments.
Other
Hurstwic: Vikings
An essay about what happened to the Norsemen and the vikings from the late 700's-1000's.
Other
Forgotten Ground Regained: Viking Verse
This site shares poems written in the language and style of the Vikings. Translations and links to other poems that relate to the Viking theme and verse formats are also included on this site.
Mariners' Museum and Park
Mariners' Museum: Education: Viking Discoveries
A biography of Leif Ericsson that gives information about his exploration of Canada. Also provides information about the ships he used and about his father Eric the Red.
Other
Rosala Viking Centre: Viking History
This Rosala Viking Centre website offers an excellent, but brief, history and mythology of the Vikings. The site includes photos, and images that can be clicked to enlarge them.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Sweden: History
Read an overview of Swedish history from the time of the Vikings until now. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Other
Rosala Viking Centre: Viking Village
This Rosala Viking Centre website offers an excellent look at a preserved Viking village. It includes excellent photos and drawings.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: The Vikings
The interactive site takes students on a journey through the history of the Norsemen, more commonly known as the Vikings.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Norway
Provides a complete destination guide to Norway, a country profile, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, government, and more.
Read Works
Read Works: Native Americans Who Discovered America?
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the discovery of America. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Long Live the Vikings
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Viking discoveries made by archeologists. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
BBC
Bbc: History: Viking Weapons and Warfare
Beginning with their most important tool of warfare, their ships, this author discusses what is currently known about Viking weapons and tactics. It is easy to see why they were so successful in war. Archived.
Archaeological Institute of America
The Fate of Greenland's Vikings
An article which describe the settlement of the Vikings in Greenland and examines possible reasons for their disappearance.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Vikings: Game of Hnefatafl
This history project features an old Norse game that is found in many Viking and Norse sites. It consists of a board and game pieces like chess and checkers. Students can make their own board and playing pieces and challenge each other...
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: The Norman Conquest: What Happened in 1066?
Find out what led to the end of the Anglo-Saxon era in England.
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: How Was Anglo Saxon Britain Ruled?
Anglo-Saxon Britain was divided into five kingdoms each ruled by a different king. Learn about the different classes in Anglo-Saxon society, the laws, and what happened when the Vikings invaded.
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: Who Were the Vikings?
Find out who the Viking were and where they came from. Learn where the Vikings settled in Britain and what life was like in the Danelaw.
Wisconsin Historical Society
American Journeys: Eyewitness Accounts Early American Exploration/settlement
A collaborative project of the Wisconsin Historical Society and National History Day, this site contains over 18,000 pages of primary source, eyewitness accounts of North American exploration starting with the Vikings.
Other
The Viking Network Web
The Viking Network provides an overview of the Vikings and the Viking era. Content includes information on who exactly the Vikings were, Viking ships, everyday life of the Vikings, Viking raids, famous Vikings, a timeline of important...
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Ancient and Medieval Europe
Created for the high school student who is taking classes in European history.
The History Place
The History Place: Early Colonial Era
This site from The History Place provides a timeline of significant events between (1000-1700) win the discovery and colonization of the New World.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Battle of Stamford Bridge
Generally considered the end of the Viking era, the Norwegians were trounced soundly in the Battle of Stamford Bridge, stopping the invasion of England. Unfortunately for the English, this was followed soon after by a Norman invasion.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Beginnings of German Christianity 500 1000.
While conventionally the period after the fall of the Roman Empire in the West is thought of as an age of darkness, in fact it was the formative period of a new culture. Christian missionaries brought a form of Christianity to the...