Viking myths shattered: Science debunks horned helmets and brutal stereotypes. Discover the real Vikings – also traders, farmers, and city dwellers. As pirates, local Christian barons were more cruel than the Vikings. Genetic studies reveal multiculturalism in Viking society, challenging traditional blond and blue-eyed image. Migration has shaped humanity’s physical traits over time. New book about blondness and blue eyes questions the Swedish homogeneity myth. Sweden has a history of immigration and multiculturalism. Despite myths, Sweden’s low crime rate and high employment defy stereotypes.
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