Even if you are one of the biggest fans of the top-rated TV Series, Vikings, you will find yourself with more questions than answers, especially when it comes down to where the Vikings came from. How did an entire generation of unique and the most historic beings come to be? Where did they come from, …
Norse and Viking are often misunderstood and confused, primarily because they both refer to Germanic people that lived in Scandinavia during the Viking Age. As a result, these two names are used interchangeably. But what’s the difference between Norse and Viking? Well, the difference between Norse and Viking lies in their occupations. So, while these …
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Norse cultures are quite fascinating, especially with most of the everyday elements and normal features being accorded special meanings. The beard, for example, maybe nothing out of the ordinary and an expected part of human biology, but in Norse, the beard is of great significance. Here, we take a detailed look at the Norse beard …
Thanks to movies, TV shows, and books, you can almost accurately describe what the Vikings wore to battle, and you would reanimate some of your favorite episodes and chapters easily, but is there a specific name used for the clothes worn by the Vikings in battle? Traditional Viking Warrior Clothing While there is very little …
The one thing that really stands out from the Vikings’ lifestyle is their clothing and sense of fashion, and more specifically, their boots. Generally, the Vikings’ fashion stands out, with their Viking clothes known for their warmth, comfort, and functionality. There is limited archaeological evidence available on the clothing worn by the Vikings, especially because …
Did you know that Vikings loved to have and keep bears in their homes as pets? What you may not know is that the bear was more than a pet to them, and being able to tame the bear took a lot to them, dedication, and commitment that they had to make. Why? To the …
The Viking Age is the most interesting age filled with varied cultures and beliefs. However, the one thing that really stands out about the Vikings is their battles. In Norse Mythology, the battle boar is one of the things that stands out. But what does the battle boar mean? According to Norse Mythology, the Norse …
The Vikings Age is said to have lasted only a few hundred years, but do you know what happened and when it happened? Here, we take a detailed look at the Vikings’ timeline. First, it’s important to note that the Viking Era came in after the Germanic Iron Age, between 793 and 1066. During this …
If you are into pre-historic period stuff and you have been looking at different events of the Viking Age, one of the things you may have noticed because it really stood out has to do with the names of the Vikings. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the Viking names and …
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The Vikings have generated quite a bit of interest in the past decade, and with good reason. Many are curious about their depictions in the media; is what we see who they were? In this blog, we have looked at various pasts of the Vikings, and today we take a look at how the Viking …