Vikings were also known as the Norsemen.

They were great travellers and sailed to other parts of Europe, where they traded, raided, and often settled.

Viking longship

Many Vikings were great travellers and sailed all over Europe and the Atlantic Ocean in their longships. Their longships could sail in shallow water which meant they could travel up rivers as well as across the sea.

A model of a Viking longboat

The Vikings were also farmers, fishermen, trappers and traders. Viking craftsmen made beautiful objects out of wood, metal and bone; Viking women were skilful weavers, produced fine, warm textiles.