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Vikings were Scandinavian seafarers and warriors who, from the late 8th to late 11th centuries, engaged in raiding, piracy, trade, and settlement across parts of Europe and beyond. They were known for their longships, which allowed them to travel far and wide, and for their skilled shipbuilding and seafaring abilities. The Vikings’ impact on European history was significant, with their raids and settlements profoundly affecting the course of events in various regions.
Key aspects of the Vikings:
Origin: Primarily from Scandinavia, including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Activities: Raiding, piracy, trade, settlement, and exploration.
Sailing: Mastery of shipbuilding and seafaring, particularly longships.
Religion: Primarily pagan, but also influenced by Christianity over time.
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The Sound of Silence is a song by the American folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel, written by Paul Simon.
“The Sound of Silence” was a top-ten hit in multiple countries worldwide, among them Australia, Austria, West Germany, Japan and the Netherlands.
Simon and Garfunkel had become interested in folk music and the growing counterculture movement separately in the early 1960s. Having performed together previously under the name Tom and Jerry in the late 1950s
In 1963, they began performing Simon’s original compositions. They billed themselves “Kane & Garr”.
In September 1963, after a studio audition; their performance of “The Sound of Silence” got the duo signed to Columbia.
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