Examines the daily lives of the Vikings.

Though infamous for their pirating and raiding, active Vikings were actually only a tiny fraction of the total Scandinavian population during the so-called Viki

The study of early medieval towns has frequently concentrated on urban beginnings, the search for broadly applicable definitions of urban characteristics and th

This volume gives young readers an insider look at the everyday lives of ancient Vikings, providing a relatable way for them to learn about the history of this

A major reassessment of the vikings and their legacy The Vikings maintain their grip on our imagination, but their image is too often distorted by myth. It is t