From the late eighth to the late 11th centuries, the bloodthirsty Vikings exercised captivating control on Europe and eventually spread across the world, from the wide ranging Russia to the east coast of North America. Though their raids, often were directed against religious targets or just for their enjoyment in raids, many Vikings also traded. They farmed and settled peacefully, making their mark on almost every region and civilization they touched or captured. We owe a lot to these ancient Norsemen, from the words we speak to the combs we use in our hair. Socially, the Vikings legacy left upon different religions, politically, they addressed land grabs, and traded starting a revival of Europe 's economics and later the World’s. The Vikings