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 …
A lot of focus has gone on Viking men over the centuries, but people are quite still curious about the life of the Viking woman. One thing is certain, though; their standing in society was stronger than other women in the same era of the late 8th to 12th century. They were in charge of the family …
Vikings typically lived active lives- from farming, hunting, and fighting, they needed a tool to help them transition through all these phases. While the Vikings are known for their ax from depictions of them in literature and the media, they did have other tools and weapons, one of them being the seax, also referred to …
Viking culture steadily gained interest with the rise of Vikings, a television show that has thus far aired for six seasons. There was increasing curiosity about these people, many wanting to know if they were accurately being depicted in the show. Since then, there’s been a deep dive into various aspects of their lives, hair …
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Is the language used in movies and series depicting the Vikings true? The reality is that it’s not; instead, writers employ current Scandinavian languages to make it easier for the actors. The language the Vikings spoke is somewhat of a lost language, with university professors, enthusiasts, and nearly no one else speaking the language. One …
Faith, war, and everything in between helps us realize the current state of religion in our century is nothing new. The Vikings, too, did have organized religion that also brought both conflict and the uptake of new gods. Let’s explore further. What is the Viking religion? When the Viking people settled in the Scandinavian region …
Viking culture remains of great interest in the public mind, mainly how they lived. Here, we are going to get into great detail about the structure that Vikings called home. What is a Viking house called? The Vikings lived in what was called a longhouse, which speaks to the kind of structure they lived in. …
The Viking Age has generated significant interest in the public sphere, primarily based on their depiction in the media. After the myth that Vikings wore horned helmets got debunked, many were left wondering what else what real and what wasn’t. There are plenty of other Viking misrepresentations, but Vikings using horns for drinking a beverage …
Violence is primarily the lens that Vikings are seen through. Their ability to fight and plunder make up most of the narratives that exist about them. However, they are somewhat misunderstood; the Vikings were generally peace-loving individuals. While that might be the case, the terror they reigned down in their enemies was enough for them …
There has been some misconception about who the Vikings are. Here, we talk about the people and their history, dispelling any myths that you might have about them. Once we’re through, you’ll have an appreciation for who they were, and their contribution to the world. Who are the Vikings? The Vikings were Norse people who …
