50+ Facts That Will Change the Way You Watch Netflix’s “Vikings”
Only 80% Of Viking Children Survived Past Five Years Old
Viking children faced a harsh reality. Roughly 20% didn’t live past age five, a testament to the rugged and challenging environment of the Viking Age. Diseases, limited medical knowledge, dietary deficiencies, and the physical dangers of their surroundings contributed to this high mortality rate.
While modern medicine and societal structures protect many children today, Viking kids were exposed early to the rigors of their world, from the cold of Nordic winters to the ever-present threats of wildlife and, occasionally, skirmishes.
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