Historically, "Northmen" (or Norsemen) were Germanic people from Scandinavia who triggered the (approx. 793–1066 AD). [37, 39] 1. Expansion and Raids
: They traveled as far west as Newfoundland (North America) and as far south as Jerusalem . [38] 2. Culture and Sagas Northmen - A Viking Saga
: Their advanced longships allowed them to navigate both open oceans and shallow rivers. [5.4, 38] Expansion and Raids : They traveled as far
A major theme in Viking history is the slow shift from to Christianity . mostly composed in 13th-century Iceland. [36
The "Sagas" are the primary written records of this era, mostly composed in 13th-century Iceland. [36, 40]
: A comprehensive historical account by expert John Haywood that covers the era from 793 to 1241. [5.4]
The era began with the infamous raid on the monastery at in 793 AD. [5.4]