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The Confusing Identities of the Vikings
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The modern-day nations of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway are not necessarily the same people as the Vikings of ancient chieftainships, which can cause confusion in historical sources. Viking raids on Iona in 798 and 802 ADCE resulted in the destruction of the monastery and the killing of monks, respectively, while Charlemagne strengthened defenses against such pirate raids in 800 ADCE.
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