Vikings: The Rise Page

: Exploration led to the settlement of Iceland , Greenland , and eventually the shores of North America. Society and Culture Vikings: The Rise and Fall

: Thin soil, short summers, and a worsening climate forced a shift from subsistence farming to raiding as a more profitable way to secure wealth and resources. Vikings: The Rise

: The attack on the Lindisfarne monastery in England is traditionally cited as the start of the Viking Age, proving that plundering "weak Christians" for slaves and treasure was highly effective. : Exploration led to the settlement of Iceland