Viking Ventures: Navigating the Seas and Shaping Normandy

The video explores the Viking expeditions across Europe, their colonization of Normandy, and their advanced navigation techniques, including the use of solar compasses and sunstones. It highlights the Vikings' discovery of America before Columbus and their significant influence in France, leading to the creation of Normandy. The legacy of the Vikings is evident in place names and genetic studies in Normandy.

What are some examples of Scandinavian vocabulary found in place names in Normandy?

What findings did recent genetic studies reveal about the descendants of the Vikings?

What techniques did the Vikings use to orient themselves at sea?

In what ways did the Vikings contribute to the development of trade in Europe?