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 Changing the Way We Measure Time Sarah Mae Flemming and the Forgotten Women of Civil Rights