Top 10 HORRIFYING Facts About VIKINGS

Present day researchers don’t think the Vikings, who were groups of unorganized clans living in the Nordic area of Europe, were the bloodthirsty savage giants that they are often made out to be. In fact, they were clean, average size men. They were incredible seafarers and prolific traders.

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9. Viking Soup
8. Swords
7. Holmgang
6. Games
5. Infanticide
4. Sexual Slavery
3. Erik the Red Was Too Violent For the Vikings
2. Child Sacrifices
1. Blood Eagle

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http://www.arnastofnun.is/page/the_or...
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http://www.realclearscience.com/artic...
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