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Every Viking ‘Fact’ Is Wrong

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A new London exhibit proves there’s more to the Norse raiders than bloody battles and walrus ivory.

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Forget the funeral boats burning at sea and tales of the most bloodthirsty warriors in history. In fact, you can forget pretty much everything you think you know about the Vikings—it’s all wrong.

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