50 Little-Known Trivia Bits About The Viking Civilization

Contrary to popular belief, Vikings often didn’t view themselves as a collective identity. The term ‘Viking’ broadly categorized Scandinavians involved in overseas raids, obscuring the diverse identities of individuals who never considered themselves Vikings.

In the Viking Era, present-day Norway, Sweden, and Denmark were considered singular entities. Despite modern perceptions of Scandinavian unity, the reality was a fragmented landscape of tribes more inclined towards internal conflict than exploration together.