Behind the Times Goodbye to the Vikings The term ‘Viking’ as it is commonly used is misleading, warping our perception of the Middle Ages. It should be retired. Alex Woolf | Published in History Today Volume 72 Issue 6 June 2022 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Vikings Related Articles Wishful Thinking Who’s First? Popular articles How Did the First World War Change the Arts? The Wreck of the Vrouw Maria