Global Extent of Viking Exploration, 8th-11th Century

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Simeon Netchev
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published on 25 May 2021
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A map illustrating the far-reaching voyages and settlements of the Vikings during the 8th to 11th centuries, spanning much of Europe, the North Atlantic, and parts of North America. Viking explorers and traders traveled as far west as Newfoundland in modern-day Canada, establishing temporary settlements like Vinland and as far east as Constantinople and the Caspian Sea, engaging in trade, raiding, and diplomacy. They also explored and settled in places like Iceland, Greenland, Britain, Ireland, and France and ventured deep into Russia via river systems. Their exploration had lasting impacts on these regions' cultures and history.

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher passionate about the human stories behind past events. He believes every image should tell a story and spark interaction, while each map leads on a journey, blending imagination with education.

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Netchev, S. (2021, May 25). Global Extent of Viking Exploration, 8th-11th Century. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/14067/global-extent-of-viking-exploration-8th-11th-centu/

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Netchev, Simeon. "Global Extent of Viking Exploration, 8th-11th Century." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 25, 2021. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/14067/global-extent-of-viking-exploration-8th-11th-centu/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "Global Extent of Viking Exploration, 8th-11th Century." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 25 May 2021. Web. 21 Feb 2025.

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