A photograph of the message of contrition sent by the Parish of Nidaros Cathedral to St Mary's Church, Lindisfarne, on the 1000th anniversary of the sacking of Lindisfarne by Vikings.
This video perpetuates some myths about the Vikings' sudden appearance as a historical phenomenon, but highlights the fear that might have been felt by the inhabitants of the places they raided.
Bishops. Manuscripts. Pilgrimage. Wealth. In 793 CE,…