Vikings raided Christian monasteries in northern Britain from 789. First recorded Viking raid occurred in 789 against Isle of Portland. Vikings raided Lindisfarne, Monkwearmouth-Jarrow, and Iona Abbey. Vikings raided Ireland and southern England from 835
Middle English was spoken from 1150 to 1500 after Norman Conquest. Language evolved from Old English through contact with Old Norse. Norman influence transformed English from synthetic to analytic language
Spanish traces roots to Celts, Iberians, Tartessians and other languages before Romans. Romans brought Latin language to Hispania in 206 BCE. Many Spanish words derive from Latin, including salt-related terms
Italian migration to France has been ongoing since prehistoric times. Italian traders and artisans settled throughout France during Middle Ages. Italian artists and writers influenced French culture during Renaissance. Catherine de' Medici played key role in French history from 1533
Diplomatic relations began in 6th century with Baekje-Yamato relations. Korea became Japanese colony in 1910. Korea divided into two states after WWII. Japan supported South Korea during Korean War
Dominicans are diverse with European, African and indigenous heritage. Country features Caribbean's highest mountain, rainforests, deserts and beaches. Spanish is main language, English or Spanish knowledge helpful