Texts from the Viking Age, as well as human remains, prove that tattooing and teeth filing were common. However, researchers have just added another form of body modification to that list ...

For the first time, scientists have printed a 3-D replica of the skeleton of one of history's most famous Viking rulers ... I've also played Hamlet with his skull." The king's skeleton was ...

On the topic of Vikings, archaeologists also discovered a previously unknown method of tar production. The protective goo was applied to the planks, rigging, and sails of ships, giving Viking ...

THE FACE of a 1,000-year-old Viking warrior women has been reconstructed by scientists. The amazing reconstruction is complete with a gruesome battle wound on her skull and layered skin.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Viking life wasn’t just tough, it was often chronically painful ...

Other issues found in multiple skulls included poorly healed or malformed jaw bones and one Viking skull showed signs of hardened tissue near the temporal bone, which may indicate an ear infection ...

The dent in her skull was consistent with a sword wound and she was placed in her grave with her head resting on a shield. Experts are unsure whether the head injury is what caused the Viking ...