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So we are not very suited to the modern world, not surprising. I'll try to cut down on excess fat and keep fit and cross my fingers. :P

A second study (Bloomer et al. 2013) confirms that carriers of Y-DNA haplogroup I have a 50% increased risk of coronary artery disease.

I don't know about their intelligence or morals, but Vikings always fought their own battles, so I respect that.

Thanks, and I'm not offended or anything I just don't see what's the point of pointing out that I'm Portuguese has to do with me asking the question....

Sometimes from posts, short written sentences, it is hard to figure out if people are serious, joking, sarcastic, or whatever they feel. Try growing...

Maybe they did, I'm honestly not too sure how the Celts were potrayed in the Victorian era. I feel the media have made people view it as a good...

I`m curious on people`s opinions on the subject, can I not be curious or something? To talk about history or views on it, it doesn't necessarily have...

In medieval times, Vikings got an extremely bad press from the anglo-saxon and frankish church for their paganism and raids. This was exaggerated,...

The darkest part for me is the lose of technological achievements, science, education and organization of Roman Empire. It took Europe something...

You are not necessarily comparing apples to apples. Norse were farmers so their ways were not that different from citizen of Roman empire, plus they...

Which one is the Gedmatch?

You are right. From polish schools I knew them only as scary robbers/bandits in boats. I think we can thank Hollywood for making heroes out of them.

That`s a good point. I know the "Noble Celts" got very much this treatment in the Victorian era. Actually when you think about it, did the vikings...

I think its supposed over-romantization today is due to the impact left by some nationalist English historians of Victorian era when they...

I agree, I don`t think the Norse were at all stupid. They didn`t want Christianity either, they were very happy with their pagan beliefs. I also...

Kosovars have a specific bond with Slovenes and Slovenia. We will never forget Milan Kucan and his famous speech that he ended with "Kosovo, moja...

: No, I don`t feel the Vikings were overrated. To an extent I feel they are probably underrated. In regards to their abilities as warriors, I...

Okay, thanks for the clarification Nobody1. I hadn't heard of that quote from Strabo-- nice find.

I have to give them a credit for finding niche where they could benefit the most. By nature they were robbers of unsuspected populations using quick...

Well than we 100% agree with eachother, i thought this would be some Hollywood nonsense of the savage Germanics and than along came the gallant...

Yikes. You're completely missing my point. Let's stay focused on our conversation and avoid all the glitter (ie. 49 minute videos). The Norse...

Doubtful; --- As for Britannia check out Saxon Shore, The Saxons raided Roman Britain for a good 100-150 years before their total Invasion and...

makes sense to me sparkey.great reply

Well, i dont think the Romans had muskets back than; or traded useless glass pearls with Germanic chieftains either; Let alone sell them alcohol and...

Let's go with this line of thinking for a tad... The Native American Indians were defeated by the white man and his culture. Europeans brought...