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Viking longships averaged 70-120 miles daily, outpacing cavalry's 20 miles.
Ragnar extorted 7,000 pounds of silver from Charles the Bald, weakening his rule.
The Great Heathen Army's invasion of England was driven by Ragnar's sons avenging him.
Vikings transitioned from raiders to state builders, influencing European development.
The Varangian Guard was a Viking unit serving Byzantine emperors, known for loyalty.
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