50+ Facts That Will Change the Way You Watch Netflix’s “Vikings”
The Viking Preoccupation With Self-care
Turns out Vikings held self-care in a somewhat high regard. Archaeological digs have unearthed combs, tweezers, razors, and ear-cleaning tools made of bone and antler at Viking settlements. So, it seems cleanliness and grooming were integral to their culture.
Regular bathing was a ritual, with Saturday known in Old Norse as “laugardagr” or bath day. Still, it’s amusing to imagine these fierce warriors who terrorized Europe, meticulously grooming their beards and hair.
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