The 13th Warrior. It is based very very loosely on a mix of the writings of Ahmad ibn Fadlan and Beowulf.
The book, "Eaters of the Dead" by Crichton was more interesting IMHO but it is a bit dated. Prehistory has changed a great deal in the past decade.
57 posted on 11/20/2019 1:17:06 PM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear
(A hero is a hero no matter what medal they give him. Likewise a schmuck is still a schmuck.)