50 Little-Known Trivia Bits About The Viking Civilization

The true literary capabilities of Vikings remain a mystery, with their rich cultural narratives primarily preserved through oral traditions. This reliance on verbal storytelling has inevitably led to numerous misconceptions about Viking life, filtered through the bias of their adversaries.

Much of our understanding of Viking behavior focuses on their wartime conduct, leaving their peacetime activities largely unexplored. Popular media, like the Netflix series, often portray the Vikings in perpetual conflict, battling multiple nations simultaneously.