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In Norse mythology, Valhalla is the hall where the war-god Odin houses the dead whom he deem worthy of dwelling with him. Those who died in battle were honorably taken to Valhalla, while those who died of sickness or old age would find themselves in Hell.

The glorious afterlife of a fallen Viking warrior.

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Archaeological evidence indicated that a longhouse was a sign of a family’s owner ship of land and played an important role as a ceremonial banqueting hall.

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Viking women wore keys-fully visible on the outside of their clothing— as a symbol of power.

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Their was 3 types of Viking ships used for different voyages. Their was the “warships”, “cargo ships”, and “coastal ships”.

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Could hold 50 to 100 rowers and was mainly used for combat and raiding trips.

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Secondly, the “cargo ships” had deep hull with high sides and was big enough to carry live animals, including cattle.

The most famous cargo ship during the Viking age was the Knarr.

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To explore lands the Vikings used smaller ships, which could be pulled across land between rivers. Accommodating a crew of 10 or 11 people.

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A famous cargo carrying ship during the Viking era.

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The Krampmacken, a reconstructed Viking river ship.

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Viking weaponry consisted of sword, axe, club, spear, and bow and arrows. The sword being the most common weapon utilized followed by the spear. However, the most dreaded weapon of the Vikings, and the one most associated with the Vikings, is the battle axe.

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Made from iron and silver.

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YouTube video summing-up the Viking era.

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The Vikings! - Crash Course World History 224

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The only complete Viking helmet ever found (tenth century).

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Battle axes in the Viking age were light, fast, and well balanced and were best used for speedy, and deadly attacks.