We’ve all heard the tales – horned helmets, brutal raids, and the thunderous war cries of Norse warriors striking terror into the hearts of European coastal villages. But history holds a fascinating twist that rarely makes it into popular documentaries: there existed a mysterious people who turned the tables on these legendary raiders. These lands belonged to a people so fierce, so enigmatic, that even the battle-hardened Norse approached with uncharacteristic caution – if they dared approach at all.
