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What was it like for a coastal village to experience a viking raid in around the tenth century?
Were fishing villages really completely at the mercy of these vikings, or could they defend them selves? Did villagers have their own weapons? Could they expect any support from a Lord or Land Baron? ...
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What would a Norseman in the early 11th century have worn as daily clothing?
Most of the Norse clothing we know about seems to come from burials. However, in many cultures, bodies dressed for burial are wearing either "good" clothes, or special clothes for the dead. Is there ...
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Viking culture: unhygienic use of water bowl
I am interested in understanding something which I have seen in the film 13th warrior where the Vikings all use the same bowl of water to clean themselves. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkcsLFSAS30
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Are there non-russian sources related to how Rurikid Dynasty became rulers of Russia?
Most of the information - at least as taught in Russia - related to how Rurik Dynasty became rulers of Rus is based on "Повѣсть времяньныхъ лѣтъ" ("Tale of Bygone Years", aka "Primary Chronicle").
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Gylfaginning a redacted worldview of Norse beliefs?
Intro
Gylfaginning - a part of the Younger Edda, is one of the most important scriptural sources in defining the Norse worldview.
Background
Gylfe, a mythical king of Sweden, wondered how the ...
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Were the Vikings descendents of the Tribe of Dan?
I've heard the Vikings were descendents of the Hebrew Tribe of Dan. Is it true?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordic_Israelism
http://www.ensignmessage.com/archives/tracingdan2.html
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Is there evidence of extensive Viking presence in North America?
They appear to have had two long-lasting communities in Greenland, and a site has been found at L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland.
But is there any solid evidence that the Vikings had a more ...
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What would be accurate illustrations of vikings and viking culture?
Vikings didn't have horned helmets as is often depicted. Where can I find accurate representations how vikings and viking society looked?
