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Vikings: Were the Northmen the first religious fanatical suicide squads? (S +)

2021-09-25T20:59:15.167Z


Legends and myths entwine around the bloodthirsty berserkers, but what made the Vikings so mad? Medical historians see parallels with fanatical religious suicide commands.


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Berserker actor (film scene from »Northmen«, 2014): Laboriously released furor

Photo: Anchor Bay / Everett Col / ddp

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