
The Danelaw
In Our Time
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Exploring Viking Communities and Cultural Exchanges
This chapter examines the dynamics of Viking armies in the 860s and 890s, revealing their diverse composition that included women and children alongside traditional warriors. It further explores the cultural interactions between the Scandinavian settlers and the Anglo-Saxon population in the Danelaw, reflecting on shared practices in art, religion, and daily life. The chapter highlights both the challenges faced by historians in understanding this period and the complexities of military and territorial shifts during the Viking occupation.
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