Vikings – the mere mention of their name conjures vivid images of fearsome, relentless warriors, sweeping down from their Nordic homelands to pillage and plunder during the Dark Ages of European history. The sight of their famous longships on the horizon struck fear into even the bravest of enemies, while their prowess in battle spawned legends that are told to this day. From Scandinavia to Valhalla, raids across Europe to New World settlements, this HISTORY™, reveals why the Vikings were called the “Hells Angels of the Middle Ages”.