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The true appearance of the Vikings: myths and facts revealed

The true appearance of the Vikings: myths and facts revealed

Cut and Thrust - Your Journey Through the Middle Ages vor 5 Monaten

Myths vs. Reality: What Vikings Really Looked Like - Horned Helmets, Tattoos and the Personal Grooming of the Norsemen

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#vikings #medievalhistory #history In this exciting episode,
Hendrik and Carmen bust some stubborn Viking myths! What did the
Norsemen between the 8th and 11th century really look like?
Spoiler: Completely different from Hollywood movies! From horned
helmets (which never existed!) to elaborate hairstyles and
colorful clothing to sophisticated personal grooming - the
archaeological finds paint a completely different picture than
the barbarian cliché. The Vikings were fashion-conscious,
well-groomed people with an international trade network. They
wore colorful garments, elaborate jewelry and placed enormous
importance on their appearance. Join us as we discover the
fascinating truth about Viking fashion, their hygiene practices
and why English chroniclers complained about the "overly groomed"
Danes. From Byzantine silk in Scandinavian graves to Thor's
hammers as identity markers - history is more exciting than any
TV series! Enjoy and see you next time! #vikingage #norseculture
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