One of the customs of the Norse culture was the death ceremony in which the deceased were laid in a boat and given various grave offerings (mainly of material nature, but in some cases even human sacrifices represented by slaves) depending on the departed’s social status or occupation during his or her lifetime. Archaeological discoveries,…
Ever wanted to become a Viking, raid, explore, and loot everything from the distant lands where you and your crew could set ashore? Well, now this can be possible in a certain way. If you planned to learn more about the Vikings, then슠Norway is definitely the right place. A Norwegian high school offers the opportunity…
A common stereotype about the Vikings is that they allegedly worn horned or winged helmets. In reality, archaeological discoveries and subsequent historical research reinforce the fact that the Norsemen didn’t wear horned or winged helmets at all. This misconception has been considerably backed up by the artistic license of Richard Wagner’s staged opera ‘Der Ring…
Rollo is one of the main characters in the Irish-Candian TV series ‘Vikings’ on History Channel who is played by British actor Clive Standen. Although portrayed in the TV series as the brother of Ragnar Lothbrok, in actuality, according to the Norse sagas, Rollo is completely unrelated to the 9th century legendary Norse chieftain. While…
While it is without doubt that Ragnar Lothrok is a legendary Norse hero who was mentioned in several슠Icelandic sagas and Old Norse skaldic poems, the character played by actor Travis Fimmel in History Channel’s television series ‘Vikings’ wasn’t quite depicted with utmost historical accuracy. This, evidently enough, stems from the fact that a TV series…
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