Introduction
I think we've all heard of the Vikings at least once in our lives. In recent years, they have gained a lot of popularity thanks to movies, series, books and video games, as evidenced by the fact that most of you know or at least have heard of the famous Ragnar Lothbrok. But let's separate the pop culture fiction from what really happened and find out, broadly speaking, what's the deal with these people.
Danish navigators before the invasion of England, 12th century illustration.
Runic stone
1884 painting depicting the burial of a Viking king.