Vikings

The Vikings were mariners, navigators, and seaborne raiders of the Norse descent. The Norse military, mercantilism, and population growth had a significant role in early medieval history. The majority of how the Vikings are portrayed in popular culture today is based on cultural cliches and assumptions, yet the earliest Vikings weren't full-time soldiers or professional privateers, at least not at first.

They used to be full-time farmers and fisherman who spent most of the year at home. They would only have responded to a local leader's summons in the summer and crossed the sea to raid, trade, or look for new places to settle.

It's crucial to understand that the term "Viking" does not, in and of itself, refer to a race. It alludes to those Norse individuals who would embark on a Viking, or an international adventure. A spear, their most frequent weapon, a shield, an axe, and a sword make up a Viking's standard arsenal. Mail armor serves as their most prevalent form of armor.