Timeline

A detailed timeline of significant events from the 8th to 9th centuries sheds light on the political, military, and economic dynamics of Viking-era Scandinavia. Key milestones include the construction of defensive structures like the Kanhave Canal (726) and Nordvollen in Danevirke (737), as well as pivotal moments such as the destruction of Reric (808) and the beginning of Danish coinage minting in Hedeby (c. 825). The timeline also highlights Viking raids, including the attack on the Isle of Portland (c. 789) and the plundering of Lindisfarne (793), alongside broader geopolitical shifts, such as Charlemagne's defense efforts against Vikings (800) and Archbishop Ebo's mission to Denmark (822-823). This chronology provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the complex interactions between Scandinavian societies, Viking expansion, and early medieval Europe.

(Ed.). (2022). Timeline. Scandinavia in the Age of Vikings, xiii–xixx. https://doi.org/10.1515/9781501760495-003