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Uncovering Mythology #4
Uncovering Vikings History: A Guide Into Vikings' Exploration, Culture, Historic Battles and Their Legendary Warriors
If you think the Vikings were just savage brutes who stole and killed, you’re missing out on a rich and complex history. Keep reading to find out more about this compelling civilization.
They’re widely known as raiders, pirates, invaders, and savages, but despite their fearsome reputation (or perhaps because of it), Vikings continue to fascinate us today.
This complex society has inspired films, history books, romance novels, and even comics.
From Hagar the Horrible to the Vikings series, the world is still enthralled by the Viking Age.
And it’s not hard to see why.
They were brave, rebellious, and fierce fighters – plus, based on Hollywood’s portrayals, they were quite good-looking.
But that’s not all they were.
While media highlights their violence and toughness, there’s more to the Viking culture than just conquering lands.
The Vikings were not just warriors but also traders, explorers, and lawmakers – and many of their influences are still felt in the modern world.
Unfortunately, these aspects are often overlooked because they’re not as exciting as swordfights.
If you’re looking for the truth behind the legends and the movies, this thoroughly researched account is just for you.
In Uncovering Vikings History, you’ll find out just what the Vikings were capable of… and appreciate these trailblazing seafarers even more.
Here is just a fraction of what you will discover
An inside look into the lifestyle, beliefs, and glory days of these Scandinavian sea warriorsThe truth behind Hollywood’s fanciful depictions of Vikings – what Vikings really looked like based on archeological evidenceWhy the Vikings’ owed a lot of their success to their daily diet – and the surprising thing they have in common with today’s bodybuildersRagnar Lothbrok, Erik the Red, Cnut the Great, and other notable Vikings, including one who converted to Christianity as a negotiation tacticHow the Vikings inspired the modern-day soap opera – plus other astounding cultural contributions you wouldn’t expect from a bunch of so-called barbariansHow the Vikings went from worshipping Thor and the other Norse gods to revering the one God of Christianity – all without violent conflictThe historic battle that ended the era of the Vikings and gave rise to a new group of conquerors
And much more.
You may have a stereotype of a Viking ingrained in your mind – one of pillaging, killing, and looting.
But there’s much more to this fascinating group than brute force and violence.
Get to know the Vikings beyond the tales of terror and destruction. You’ll be surprised at what you will discover.
If you want to immerse yourself in the exploits and adventures of one of the most legendary people in history, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.
They’re widely known as raiders, pirates, invaders, and savages, but despite their fearsome reputation (or perhaps because of it), Vikings continue to fascinate us today.
This complex society has inspired films, history books, romance novels, and even comics.
From Hagar the Horrible to the Vikings series, the world is still enthralled by the Viking Age.
And it’s not hard to see why.
They were brave, rebellious, and fierce fighters – plus, based on Hollywood’s portrayals, they were quite good-looking.
But that’s not all they were.
While media highlights their violence and toughness, there’s more to the Viking culture than just conquering lands.
The Vikings were not just warriors but also traders, explorers, and lawmakers – and many of their influences are still felt in the modern world.
Unfortunately, these aspects are often overlooked because they’re not as exciting as swordfights.
If you’re looking for the truth behind the legends and the movies, this thoroughly researched account is just for you.
In Uncovering Vikings History, you’ll find out just what the Vikings were capable of… and appreciate these trailblazing seafarers even more.
Here is just a fraction of what you will discover
An inside look into the lifestyle, beliefs, and glory days of these Scandinavian sea warriorsThe truth behind Hollywood’s fanciful depictions of Vikings – what Vikings really looked like based on archeological evidenceWhy the Vikings’ owed a lot of their success to their daily diet – and the surprising thing they have in common with today’s bodybuildersRagnar Lothbrok, Erik the Red, Cnut the Great, and other notable Vikings, including one who converted to Christianity as a negotiation tacticHow the Vikings inspired the modern-day soap opera – plus other astounding cultural contributions you wouldn’t expect from a bunch of so-called barbariansHow the Vikings went from worshipping Thor and the other Norse gods to revering the one God of Christianity – all without violent conflictThe historic battle that ended the era of the Vikings and gave rise to a new group of conquerors
And much more.
You may have a stereotype of a Viking ingrained in your mind – one of pillaging, killing, and looting.
But there’s much more to this fascinating group than brute force and violence.
Get to know the Vikings beyond the tales of terror and destruction. You’ll be surprised at what you will discover.
If you want to immerse yourself in the exploits and adventures of one of the most legendary people in history, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.
141 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 8, 2022
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February 16, 2024
A nice orientation on Viking history and lore. Definitely gives enough of an overview to direct further areas of reading interest
September 11, 2022
An interesting take on the duality of Viking Culture!
I am an avid reader of Norse Mythology and found Uncovering Vikings History to be quite informative. Lucas Russo clearly points out that although the tactics used by the Vikings were atrocious when raping and pillaging on foreign soil, they were actually quite progressive within their own society when at home. To explain the ins and outs of Viking culture while staying within the limits of available information is something that Russo has done superbly! The book touches on all aspects of Viking living. A good read!
I am an avid reader of Norse Mythology and found Uncovering Vikings History to be quite informative. Lucas Russo clearly points out that although the tactics used by the Vikings were atrocious when raping and pillaging on foreign soil, they were actually quite progressive within their own society when at home. To explain the ins and outs of Viking culture while staying within the limits of available information is something that Russo has done superbly! The book touches on all aspects of Viking living. A good read!
January 20, 2023
This book was full of good info. I enjoyed it for the most part!
I do have a weird thing that kept eating at me. Why didn't the author captitalize the word "Viking" at all, anywhere in the book? Especially in academia, we recognize it as a word that needs to be capitalized as it clearly refers to a specific group of people. "Viking" is not a generic term.
This may not bother anyone else, and that's fine, but it really was the thing that kept nagging at me the entire time (as you can plainly tell).
I do have a weird thing that kept eating at me. Why didn't the author captitalize the word "Viking" at all, anywhere in the book? Especially in academia, we recognize it as a word that needs to be capitalized as it clearly refers to a specific group of people. "Viking" is not a generic term.
This may not bother anyone else, and that's fine, but it really was the thing that kept nagging at me the entire time (as you can plainly tell).
February 27, 2023
Basic Viking history and lore!
This small book is an east, quick read and a good start to understanding basic Viking history and lore. The authors writes in such a way the material is quickly understood.
It is all outlined and categorized to make learning easier as well. I did find the author''s writing style to be redundant often using the same descriptors over and over.
This small book is an east, quick read and a good start to understanding basic Viking history and lore. The authors writes in such a way the material is quickly understood.
It is all outlined and categorized to make learning easier as well. I did find the author''s writing style to be redundant often using the same descriptors over and over.
February 25, 2025
Honestly a really cool book to read up on Viking history. Learnt more than I thought would and enjoyed reading it as well.
April 13, 2025
Basic history of Viking battles, clothes, habits, food, etc.
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