Everything You Didn’t Know About The Vikings

Published on 12/02/2018
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Armed And Dangerous

In the Viking world, each man was required to carry weapons with him. For the most part, they carried swords, chainmail, and a helmet. However, they rarely actually used their swords. They used spears for the most part while in battle. Each man’s gear would reflect his social standing as well, so only the most wealthy would have all the weapons listed.

Armed And Dangerous

Armed And Dangerous

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They Had Hobbies

Just like any other person, the Vikings had hobbies. They played a variety of sports, from wrestling to fist fighting and knife throwing. It’s not all that surprising that even their games had an aggressive edge to them.

They Had Hobbies

They Had Hobbies

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