In the annals of history, the year 793 marked a chilling turning point for the tranquil lands of Northumbria. Legends spun tales of ominous storms and mythical dragons hovering over Lindisfarne monastery, foretelling the arrival of foreign longships and the barbarous chaos they would unleash. As shields clashed and axes fell, the once-peaceful enclave was transformed into a scene of carnage, with fleeing monks meeting their demise at the hands of marauding Viking raiders.  Read moreSection: NewsVideosRead Later