The Entire History of The Vikings in 15 Minutes

From the first raid on Lindisfarne in 793 AD to the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066, this is the complete history of the Viking Age — 300 years that reshaped Europe, founded nations, and changed the world forever. The Vikings weren't just raiders in horned helmets. They were explorers, traders, lawmakers, and settlers who reached North America five centuries before Columbus, founded cities like Dublin and Kyiv, and built one of the world's first parliaments in Iceland. In this video, you'll discover: 00:00 - Introduction 01:50 - The World Before the Vikings 02:59 - The Raid on Lindisfarne (793 AD) 04:51 - The Great Heathen Army 05:37 - Alfred the Great vs. the Vikings 06:52 - Settlers, Traders, and the Viking World 08:30 - Leif Erikson and Vinland (North America) 09:04 - The Normans and 1066 11:35 - What the Vikings Left Behind If you enjoyed this deep dive into Norse history, hit like and subscribe for more history documentaries. Let me know in the comments what civilization you want to see next. #Vikings #VikingHistory #NorseHistory