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The '''Vikings''' where a group of pirates and raiders from [[Scandinavia]] who plundered [[Europe]] during the [[middle ages]]. Being the only widely known representatives of there people, there name became synonymous with the [[Nordic]] culture itself. Viking warriors are often portrayed as savages, wearing warrior gear on there bodies and big horned helmets on there heads. Though this is considered a stereotype by most historians; the image of the [[pagan]] savage being perpetuated by Christianity. most Nordic people are very clean and well groomed and are known for being a hardy and inventive people, inventing the famous [[longboat]] and installing a early form of [[democracy]] in there towns and cities.
The '''Vikings''' were Scandinavian pirates and raiders who plundered [[Europe]] from the from the 8th to 10th centuries.
 
During the 9th century, a group of Vikings stole the flask containing [[Fenric]], taking it to Northumbria and Maiden's Point. They buried the flash beneath St. Jude's Church, leaving a runic inscription warning that the flask was cursed. Their descendents settled the area. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Curse of Fenric (TV story)|The Curse of Fenric]]'')
 
In 1066, [[the Monk]] planned to sabotage a Viking raid in order to ensure King Harold's victory, but was prevented from doing so by [[First Doctor|the Doctor]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Time Meddler]]'')
 
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Revision as of 02:59, 11 July 2007

The Vikings were Scandinavian pirates and raiders who plundered Europe from the from the 8th to 10th centuries.

During the 9th century, a group of Vikings stole the flask containing Fenric, taking it to Northumbria and Maiden's Point. They buried the flash beneath St. Jude's Church, leaving a runic inscription warning that the flask was cursed. Their descendents settled the area. (DW: The Curse of Fenric)

In 1066, the Monk planned to sabotage a Viking raid in order to ensure King Harold's victory, but was prevented from doing so by the Doctor. (DW: The Time Meddler)