Die Wikinger

The Vikings are regarded as daring men who brought terror and destruction to medieval Europe with their dragon ships. They knew no boundaries, feared neither death nor the devil, and their only concern was the supply of mead – or so we think. But who were the Vikings really? The courage, thirst for adventure, and pursuit of freedom of the Vikings are legendary. How did the "rockers" of early European history actually live? And how have they shaped our modern world? Thanks to the latest archaeological research, we can today paint a nuanced picture of the Norse people. It reveals a fascinating culture that reflects the great questions of our present: identity and belonging, mobility and migration, religious conflicts, and struggles for resources. This vividly illustrated volume fills the gaps in our previous knowledge about the Vikings with surprising new insights.