The Viking raid on Lindisfarne Monastery in 793 marked a significant event in the history of England. Located on the east coast of Northumbria, Lindisfarne, also known as Holy Island, was a crucial center for Christianity, learning, and agriculture. The monastery was founded in the mid-7th century by an Irish monk named Aiden, and it housed the revered Saint Cuthbert’s relics, attracting pilgrims and wealth. New Study Debunks the “Ruthless Vikings, Helpless Monks” Narrative History of the Vikings: All You Need to Know Vikings, originating from regions like Denmark and Norway, were not a distinct people but rather warriors and sailors who embarked on raids. Their incursion into Lindisfarne was one of their earliest and most devastating raids in England. Armed with formidable weapons such as seaxes, axes, and spears, the Vikings utilized shock tactics, landing swiftly and attacking immediately. Read moreSection: NewsAncient PlacesEuropeVideosHistoryImportant EventsRead Later