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Leif Erikson and the Viking Journey to North America
Learn about Leif Erikson, the Viking explorer who led a daring expedition across the Northern Atlantic, possibly making him the first European to reach North America. Discover how Viking ships, like the Knarr, enabled their exploration...
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Decline of Viking Rule and Norman Invasion
The Viking way of life ended due to several factors, including the settling of Viking raiders who gradually adopted the local cultures. Additionally, the Norman Conquest in 1066 marked the final blow to Viking influence in England,...
Hip Hughes History
The Vikings: Global History Review
Who were the Vikings? How did they live and what was their impact on the world? Check out other World History videos! • World History
Weird History
What Was The Viking Diet Like
The perception of Vikings as crude, dirty troublemakers doesn't match up with the refined nature of their meals. Viking cuisine incorporated a range of food and drink options, creating the balanced diet that made Viking men such...
Weird History
Viking Justice Is Based On Blood Feuds
The practice of blood feuding was a fundamental aspect of the Icelandic judicial system during the Middle Ages. A feud, something so complex that it lacks an agreed-upon definition, involved vengeance and hatred among groups -...
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The truth about Viking Armor - IT'S HISTORY
Skål! Today we are gonna talk about some myths and misconceptions about the vikings and their weapons.
Weird History
Unusual Viking Rituals That Will Surprise You
Vikings would slaughter dozens and perform some pretty severe ritualistic executions. What’s known is that the Viking age is littered with some extreme rituals from the Norse religion but also a few oddball traditions that Vikings...