When you think of Vikings, do you picture horned helmets, unwashed barbarians, and savages drinking wine from skulls? If so, you're living in a huge lie! 🛡️
Popular TV shows and movies have sold us a fantastical image of Vikings, but the historical facts are far more surprising. In this video, we examine just how clean Vikings actually were, who invented the horned helmet legend, and the hidden Viking traces in Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. If you're ready to decipher history's biggest image manipulation, let's begin!
What's in the video?
The origin of the horned helmet legend.
Why were Saturdays sacred to Vikings? (Cleaning day!)
The translation error behind the skull-drinking legend.
The surprising rights and warrior identities of Viking women.