The term "Vikings" generally refers to the seafaring Norse people from Scandinavia (modern-day Norway, Denmark, and Sweden) who lived during the Viking Age, approximately from the late 8th century to the early 11th century. The Vikings are often remembered for their raids, exploration, and trading throughout Europe, as well as for their influence on the regions they settled in, including parts of the British Isles, France, and even as far as North America.