King Alfred and the Fall of Viking Dominance in England

The video explores the Viking settlements in England, focusing on the resistance led by King Alfred of Wessex. It highlights the archaeological discoveries at Yorvik, now a tourist attraction, and the extensive voyages of the Vikings, including their settlements in Normandy, Iceland, Greenland, and North America. The narrative covers the Viking raids on England, the tribute payments, and the rule of King Canute. It concludes with the end of the Viking Age following the defeat of Harold Hadrada in 1066.

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