Why did the Vikings become Christians?

♦Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this video! Download unlimited stock media at one set price with Storyblocks: http://storyblocks.com/knowledgia Use code FEBRUARY50 for 50% off any digital product: https://knowledgia.co/collections/gre... Why did the Vikings become Christians? ...Christianity had been trying to gain a foothold in Scandinavia long before the Viking raids began. A few early missionaries attempted to reach the region in the 700s, but these efforts were small and left little lasting impact. The first organised mission we can firmly trace came in 823, when the Carolingian Empire sent Bishop Ebo of Rheims to Denmark to establish a Christian presence…though his success was limited... ♦Consider supporting our work and Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @knowledgia   ♦Consider supporting us on Patreon :   / knowledgia   ♦ SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/YJNqek ♦Music by Epidemic Sound #History #Documentary