This is a group Morgan has been wanting to cover for months! Welcome to the world of the Vikings! These pillaging, robbing, brutal, fighters, traders, mercenaries, and explorers are one of the most complicated cultures in history. Not to be over-sensationalized, the vikings tortured, enslaved, and murdered their victims- but they weren't just terrifying raiders- there is much, much more to the Vikings!

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The old Nordic religion (asatro) today
Viking Age Religion and Beliefs
The Viking blót sacrifices
Did the Vikings Actually Torture Victims With the Brutal 'Blood Eagle'?
Blood Eagles, Fatal Walks, and Hung Meat – Assessing Viking Torture – The Postgrad Chronicles
Viking Society - Australian National Maritime Museum
Slaves and thralls
The Little-Known Role of Slavery in Viking Society | Smithsonian
How Did The Vikings Honor Their Dead? | HISTORY
Viking ships | Royal Museums Greenwich
The fascinating history of Viking ships

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