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Busting common Viking misconceptions: Part 1
What are the most common Viking misconceptions awash on the small and silver screen?10 months ago -
Let’s talk about stereotypes: Were the Vikings really all blonde-haired and Scandinavian?
Aside from the horned helmets, another common misconception about the Vikings is that they were all blonde, blue-eyed, and Scandinavian.11 months ago -
Did Vikings really "catch" and kill babies on the tips of their spears?
Tales of Viking cruelty are not rare – from the "blood eagle" execution method to disregard for war ethics. But did the Vikings really kill infants by throwing them in the air and "catching" them on the tips of their spears?1 year ago -
Did Vikings really roll their ships on loose logs between rivers and strips?
The image of Vikings transporting their ships between rivers or strips by rolling them on loose logs has become somewhat commonplace in popular culture and the collective imagination. However, is it actually true?1 year ago -
What does the word 'Viking' really mean?
This article was written by Judith Jesch, Professor of Viking Studies at the University of Nottingham.1 year ago
