Find out what led to the end of the Anglo-Saxon era in England.

Discover interesting facts about Mars, the furthest planet from the sun.

This site describes and explores the rise and fall of the Normans through the examination of coins used or minted during various periods of Norman power.

Here you can learn all about the country of Norway! Content includes a look at Norway's famous Viking past, current life in Norway, and some truly amazing facts!

Read an overview of Swedish history from the time of the Vikings until now. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

Anglo-Saxon Britain was divided into five kingdoms each ruled by a different king. Learn about the different classes in Anglo-Saxon society, the laws, and what happened when the Vikings invaded.

A collaborative project of the Wisconsin Historical Society and National History Day, this site contains over 18,000 pages of primary source, eyewitness accounts of North American exploration starting with the Vikings.

There is a region in England known as The Danelaw which is quite different from the rest of the country. Find out what the Scandinavian history is in this area.

History for Kids provides an overview for elementary students on Canute the Great, who was king of Denmark, Norway and England in the 11th Century AD. Links to teacher resources include worksheets, quizzes and activities.

Practice reading and writing words with the consonant - vowel - consonant spelling pattern. Then, select the vowel and the endings to review a variety of patterns.

Research Viking ship design and the technological innovations they invented to improve transportation. Construct a wind-powered model of a Viking ship and examine the relationship between rudder shape, placement and steering angle.

Created for the high school student who is taking classes in European history.

This site from The History Place provides a timeline of significant events between (1000-1700) win the discovery and colonization of the New World.

This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia explores what is known about the life of Erik the Red, the founder of the first Nordic settlement in Greenland.

Covers information about the life of Leif Ericson and his involvement in the exploration and the discovery of the New World leading to the colonization of America.

While conventionally the period after the fall of the Roman Empire in the West is thought of as an age of darkness, in fact it was the formative period of a new culture. Christian missionaries brought a form of Christianity to the...

[Free Registration/Login Required] A directory of history resources (games, activities, puzzles, graphics) to be used as part of elementary study of Ancient Egypt and Greece, the Middle Ages, the Revolutionary War, and other topics....

A map of the area in Somerset and Wiltshire, England, at the time of Alfred the Great (AD 847-899), showing the place of his retreat from the Danes (Isle of Atheleny), the battlefield where he defeated the Vikings under Guthrum in AD 878...

The king of the southern Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex from 871 to 899. Alfred is famous for his defence of the kingdom against the Vikings.

View photographs of space craft and read about their assembly, launching, and where they went.

Created by a living history organization, site depicts Norse life during the Viking Age. Find information on daily living, society, ship building, language, literature, and more after visiting this site.

Generally considered the end of the Viking era, the Norwegians were trounced soundly in the Battle of Stamford Bridge, stopping the invasion of England. Unfortunately for the English, this was followed soon after by a Norman invasion.

This WebQuest is a critical thinking challenge for students, ages 11-14. The task will require students to help anthropologists interpret a piece of Viking writing carved on a rock. Studying documents related to Norse culture, politics,...

This site has a description of the different probes to pass by and land on Mars. Glossary, graphics, and printable version are also included.