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What Weapons Did the Vikings Use? Top 5 Viking Weapons

During their brief, but world-changing, dominance in Northern Europe during the two and a half centuries known as the Viking Age, the warrior Norsemen from Scandinavia wreaked havoc and instilled...

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10 Goddesses in Norse Mythology that You Need to Know

In Norse mythology, gods like Thor may steal all the thunder (no pun intended) but not to be outdone, the Asynjur (as the goddesses in the Norse pantheon of deities are collectively known) count...

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The Norse Tree of Life: A Fascinating Viking Symbol

Norse mythology is a colorful tapestry weaving together larger-than-life figures, rousing tales, and transcendent themes that attempt to explain the cosmos and the human condition through the Viking...

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What Did the Vikings Look Like? Get the Facts

Of all the cultures and people that make up the rich tapestry that is human history, the Vikings are in a class all by themselves in terms of recognition, popularity, and perhaps even infamy. ...

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Did the Vikings Have Tattoos? Get the Facts

From the 8th through the 11th centuries, the Vikings terrorized towns and nations throughout Europe. These Norse warriors overwhelmed opposing forces with their fighting skills. Even the...

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The Giants of Norse Mythology: Meet the Jotnar

There are different races of beings in Norse mythology: gods, humans, dwarves, elves, trolls, and giants.  Of these, the gods and the giants figure most prominently in Viking myths and legends....

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This is Why Odin Sacrificed His Eye in Norse Mythology

No figure is more significant in Norse mythology than the mighty "all-father" Odin. From creating the earthly realm in which the Vikings lived to hand-selecting fallen warriors to join him in...

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Is Valhalla Heaven or Hell? 10 Facts That Might Surprise You

During the height of the Viking Era, seafaring warriors from what is now Scandinavia terrorized Northern Europe as they raided and plundered towns and villages that could not defend against them. It...

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15 Facts About Viking Women: Raiding, Marriage, Divorce, Rights, and More

Scandinavian women of the Viking era are among the most fascinating people in European history. The depiction of Viking women in 21st-century popular culture has led to a lot of questions about them....

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Are Scottish Descendants of Vikings?

Most people associate the Vikings with the Scandinavian countries of Norway, Iceland, and Denmark. However, Scotland is just across the North Sea from these countries, so could Scottish people be...

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What Color of Eyes Did Vikings Have?

Upon mentioning the word Viking, most people imagine a troop of burly, blonde, blue-eyed seafarers making a trek in a longboat. However, this image is only partially accurate, as the Vikings were...

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Did the Vikings Invade Paris?

In the 9th and 10th centuries A.D., Norse pirates known as Vikings launched a series of daring raids across Europe that cemented their reputation as some of the fiercest warriors in history....

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How Did Vikings Treat Their Wives?

The Vikings have a reputation as some of the fiercest warriors in history, and accounts of their terrible exploits are plentiful. A less well-known aspect of Norse culture is their relatively...

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Were There Ever Dutch Vikings?

The Vikings, as expert travelers and navigators, explored much of Europe and found enough wealth to sustain themselves along the way. Their raids and settlements covered most of the North Sea’s...

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What’s the Difference Between the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons?

Some laypeople often use the words “Vikings” and “Anglo-Saxons” interchangeably. However, there are significant differences between these two distinct groups of people.  Anglo-Saxons...

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