The researchers found that 33% of Norwegian skeletons bore signs of healed injuries-clear evidence that violence was part of daily life. Even more startling, 37% of the skeletons showed signs of lethal trauma, suggesting that many Vikings met their end in brutal clashes.
A groundbreaking study has uncovered new evidence showing that Norway's violent culture was distinct, marked by constant combat and deadly disputes.
The study revealed that Norway's Vikings had far more traumatic injuries than their Danish counterparts, likely due to everyday conflicts and a deep-rooted warrior culture.
Weapons, particularly swords, were key markers of social status in Norway. Over 3,000 swords from the Viking and Late Iron Age periods were unearthed in Norway, compared to only a few dozen in Denmark.
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