Vikings
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The name 'Viking' comes from a language called Old Norse and means pirate raid. People who went raiding in ships were said to be 'going Viking'. They travelled from Denmark, Norway and Sweden to countries like Britain and Ireland to fight, or settle new land for farming. Use our activities to step back to 876AD!
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Make a Viking longship
Make a longship for Eric's voyage from Denmark to England.
Design a Viking longship figurehead
Create a fearsome figurehead to scare your enemies!
Make a Viking helmet
Prepare for battle with your own Viking helmet.
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