Vikings or Not?
This is an article that I thought the group might enjoy.
Saxons vs. Vikings: Unraveling the Distinct Histories
Exploring the differences between the Saxons and the Vikings, two influential Germanic groups in history
Dive into their unique origins, time periods, and cultural impacts to understand why the Saxons cannot be considered the first Vikings.
The Saxons were a Germanic tribe that inhabited the regions of present-day Germany and Denmark during the Early Middle Ages. They played a significant role in the history of England, as one of the Germanic tribes that invaded and settled in the British Isles in the 5th and 6th centuries. However, they were not Vikings.
The Vikings, on the other hand, were seafaring warriors and traders from the Scandinavian region, primarily from present-day Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Emerging later than the Saxons, their activities ranged from the late 8th century to the 11th century, known as the Viking Age. They conducted raids, exploration, and trade expeditions throughout Europe, including the British Isles, France, Iceland, Greenland, and even reaching as far as North America.
While both the Saxons and the Vikings were Germanic peoples and had interactions with England, they were separate groups with different historical contexts and time periods. The Saxons predated the Viking Age, and their migration to England occurred before the Viking raids began. Therefore, the Saxons cannot be considered the first Vikings.
#Saxons #Vikings #GermanicTribes #MigrationPeriod #VikingAge #History #CulturalImpact #SeafaringWarriors #DistinctHistories
