8th to 13th century (Viking Age): Sagas and historical records tell of Viking shieldmaidens like Lagertha participating in battles and raids,[20] such as Veborg in the Battle of Brávellir in 750.[21][22] 722: Queen Æthelburg of Wessex destroys the town of Taunton.[23] 730: A Khazar noblewoman named Parsbit commands an army against Armenia.[24]