[Real Cynic No More]

Anyone who watches the TV series “Vikings” should know this. /s

[laplata]

Anyone who watches the TV series “Vikings” should know this. /s

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I couldn’t make it past two episodes.

[Wyrd bið ful aræd]

That show is truly awful from a historical accuracy standpoint — the Saxons wearing the armor the English used in “Braveheart,” and some them even wearing burgonet helmets like a bunch of conquistadors! Add to that the Saxons not understanding shieldwalls or basic swordsmanship. I understand there is a theme they are going for -- rich affluent but inept Saxons vs. hungry, skillful warrior Vikings, but still. And the whole "women integrated into combat" thing the show has -- I can't recall the number of arguments I've had with ignorant morons who insist this is accurate. Never mind the total dearth of evidence in everything from contemptorary accounts, grave goods, osteology, and common sense on this score.

However, I read that the BCC is making an adaption of Bernard Cornwell's awesome, excellent Saxon Chronicles, due out some time next year. Provided they don't screw it up too much, it will be worth watching to say the least!

[x_plus_one]

Up till 1658, Trondelag was a province of greater Denmark - part of the Bornholm Viking Network. This network eventually joined with the Templars after they were outlawed.

[wardaddy]

Oh God

I quit watching that crap

The women propaganda

Tell me they don’t have a homosexual hero by now

Valhalla Rising....beautiful film

Last Viking film I liked....Mads Mickelson make ya “take the walk”

I love that guy....cool Dane