History & Civilizations

How many years did the Viking Age last, from the raid on Lindisfarne in 793 to the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066?

Answer

273 years

In under three centuries, Norse seafarers reached four continents — raiding Britain, trading in Baghdad, founding Russian states, and landing in North America nearly 500 years before Columbus.

Source: British Museum

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