The Surprising Truth Behind Viking Age Hair

In this video I review some of the sources about hairstyles in the Viking age with their potential cultural meanings, as well as talk about the tremendous role of combs in the cultural and economic development of the north. The surprising truth about Viking hair may not have to do with haircuts after all #vikings #hair #vikingage #vikinghistory #hairstyle #haircut #medieval #medievalhistory #middleages #haircare

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00:00 Introduction
00:34 Textual evidence
06:53 Iconography
11:21 Combs and comb production
21:12 Conclusion