The First ‘Viking’ Was A Bronze Age Man

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The Vikings were feared, hated, and admired, and their rich history goes far back in time. The Vikings changed the course of European history, and their presence left a legacy in other parts of the world. How could they become so powerful and rich? How were they able to explore distant lands?

We tend to associate Vikings with great figures such as Ragnar Lodbrok, Ivar the Boneless, Erik the Red, and the mighty King Harald Hardrada, to name a few. However, before these men became famous and influential, the Bronze Age shaped Nordic civilization and laid the foundation for the Viking Age.

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