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In Days of Yore, 1897. Creator: Henrik August AnkarcronaIn Days of Yore, 1897
Viking longships under sail. Artist: Albert SebilleViking longships, known as Drakkars, under sail. The average length of a drakkar, which means dragon ship, was 28m
The Viking attack on Paris, 885 (1882-1884). The Vikings rowed up the Seine to attack Paris on several occasions in the 9th century, the first being in 845
Balders Funeral Ship, 1925. Balder (Baldr) is a Norse god associated with light and beauty. From The Book of Myths by Amy Cruse, 1925
The Battle of London Bridge, 1014 (1913). Artist: Morris Meredith WilliamsThe Battle of London Bridge, 1014 (1913). The Saxon bridge was pulled down in 1014 by the Norwegian prince Olaf, who was aiding King Aethelred in regaining London from the Danes
King Olafs Long Serpent, 10th century (1913). Artist: Morris Meredith WilliamsKing Olafs Long Serpent, 10th century (1913). The Long Serpent was a ship, constructed by the master shipbuilder Thorberg Skafhog for the Norwegian King Olaf Trygvason (c960-1000)
Harald Fairhair, King of Norway, 9th or 10th century (1913). Harald I of Norway (c850-c933), known as Harald Fairhair, was the first King of Norway, ruling from 872-930
The Coming of the Northmen, 1913. Artist: Morris Meredith WilliamsThe Coming of the Northmen, 1913. The Viking invasions of Britain began with the raid on the island monastery of Lindisfarne in 793
King Alfreds long-ships defeat the Danes 877, 1925-1927. Artist: Colin Unwin GillKing Alfreds long-ships defeat the Danes, 877, 1925-1927. One of the murals from St Stephens Hall, Palace of Westminster, London. From The Studio Volume 94
Viking ship, Norway, 9th CenturyThe Gokstad Ship, Viking, Norway, 9th Century. Front view. Used for a Viking ship burial, the Gokstad Ship was excavated in 1880. From the Viking Ship Museum, Bygdoy
Viking ship with dragon prow, 14th century. The ship is carrying warriors to attack a second vessel (left). Detail from a painting in a Danish church