Vikings

What did Vikings Eat? - A Brief Guide for KS2

Ever wondered what Vikings ate? Us too! Which is why we delved deep into our research books to uncover the surprisingly varied diet that ...

The Viking Gods You've (Probably) Never Heard Of - Ideal for KS2, for both Students and Teachers

Thanks to the Marvel Cinematic Universe; Thor, Loki and Odin are more famous today than they have ever been. More people know and love Th...

Viking Longhouses - Learning Guide for Kids

Vikings lived in single storey buildings called Longhouses. But how were Longhouses built and what was it like to live in one?

Viking Navigation - A Beginners Guide for Kids

Without access to modern day maps or navigational technology, Vikings had to rely on lots of unusual and inventive methods to navigate.

Viking Trade - An Easy Guide for Kids

Vikings didn’t just travel to raid and claim land. They travelled to establish trading routes and make a fortune exchanging goods.

Viking Weaponry - An Introduction Suitable for KS2

Find out what weaponry the Vikings would use, including swords, spears and axes!

Viking Longships - Quick Facts for Kids

Vikings travelled on vessels called Longboats (also known as Longships or Dragon Boats). Find out more with these quick facts.

Viking Travel: Where, Why, How? - Handy Information for Key Stage 2 Students

Vikings were expert sailors and navigators and, thanks to their advanced ships, they were able to travel to many distant lands.

Vikings: Five Fun Facts

Do you need 5 Rapid Fire Fun Filled Facts about the Vikings? Yes? Good stuff, because in that case Laura and Adrian from Imagining Histor...

What was the Danelaw? - Learn what you need to know at KS2

The Danelaw defined the boundary between the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and the large bits of England that the Vikings had conquered through invas

Our Favourite Famous Vikings - Handy Info for Key Stage 2

Leif Erikson Leif was a Norse Explorer Described as a “wise, considerate, and strong man of striking appearance.” He was famous for being...

10 Weird Viking Facts for Key Stage 2 Students

From ear cleaners to killing people with decapitaed heads, these 10 weird facts about the Vikings will blow your mind!

Fun Viking Craft Activities for Kids

Learn about the Viking voyages and battles by creating your own Viking equipment and vessels with these craft activites.

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