The Viking Age Begins: The First Raids on the Frankish Empire

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This documentary challenges the common perception of Vikings as simple pirates by exploring their complex history and motivations. It shows how the Frankish Empire, under Charlemagne, initially repelled early raids with a strong coastal defense system. However, Charlemagne's death and the subsequent civil war in Frankia created a perfect opportunity for the Vikings to evolve their tactics. They moved from small, seasonal raids to organized sieges on major cities like Paris, often holding them for ransom. The film explains how these Viking forces were not a unified army but a collection of autonomous groups that developed into "mobile societies," staying in camps for extended periods and forever changing the course of European history. Welcome to Documentary Vault, your go-to source for fascinating documentaries on topics ranging from baffling true crime and paranormal mysteries to incredible stories of survival and history's biggest moments. If you're curious about the world and love to learn, you've found your new obsession. Subscribe now and unlock a world of real-life stories! Click here: https://bit.ly/3ivnDhE #truestories #retold