: By the mid-9th century, Viking goals shifted from hit-and-run raids to permanent conquest. Led by figures like Ivar the Boneless , they captured major cities like York and began settling the English countryside. Global Reach : The "Rise" extended far beyond Europe:
: Vikings known as the "Rus" pushed as far as Constantinople and Baghdad , trading furs, honey, and slaves. Vikings: The Rise
: The attack on the Lindisfarne monastery in England is traditionally cited as the start of the Viking Age, proving that plundering "weak Christians" for slaves and treasure was highly effective. : By the mid-9th century, Viking goals shifted