vikings
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Norse Mythology? Zack Snyder? Anime? Netflix? Sure, Why Not?
Netflix’s apparently insatiable appetite for all things anime continues to grow, as there’s yet another new program on the way. And though Zack Snyder (yes, that Zack Snyder) will create and executive produce the as-yet-unnamed show, it’s a little out of his usual superhero realm. The anime will be “set in the world of Norse…
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Experts Cast Doubt On Viking Textile With ‘Allah’ Inscription
Researchers from Sweden made headlines last week after claiming to have found the Arabic characters for “Allah” and “Ali” woven into Viking burial costumes. The discovery suggested a more intimate cultural relationship between the Vikings and the Arab world, but some experts are now questioning key assertions made by the Swedish researchers.
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We Talked To The Guy That Makes Vikings’ Beards Look Cool
If you’ve seen Vikings, you’ll know just how legit its characters look — everything from the runes tattooed on their skin to their clothing and appearance, everything down to their beards. We talked to on-set stylist and makeup guru Tom McInerney to get the low-down on how the show recreates 13th century Norse men and…
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A Hiker Found A 1200-Year-Old Viking Sword, And Experts Say You Could Still Fight With It
It sounds like something from a fantasy video game: While trekking the mountainous wild, a man in Norway recently stumbled upon an ancient, intact sword. And with the right treatment, it could still be used to vanquish baddies today, experts say.