50+ Facts That Will Change the Way You Watch Netflix’s “Vikings”
All Sports Had a Significant Chance of Ending in Death
Is it surprising that all Viking sports and competitions were laced with danger and brute force? They enjoyed engaging in violent contests. And this pastime has a lot to do with their warlike culture and rugged landscapes.
Games often resembled combat drills aimed at honing skills, strength, and courage needed for their perilous raids and battles. The likelihood of severe injury or death during these events was significantly high, yet this hardly deterred participation.
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