Research Paper On Vikings

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Vikings were not always a barbarian brutal but, they were civilize than most people. During the middle ages they made many cities on the three continent. Organization is what they were known for and being able to trade with the world.
When it comes to vikings the first thing you think about is being a barbarian, dumbfounded, and being dirty. The vikings were not always the way how you think about them, but they were properly hygienic smart of what they do. Some of the things vikings were civilized and organized. They have two sides one is being a bent for destruction and the other is a civilized person. They treated each other as if they were brothers. Having that type of relationship means they trust each other and knowing they have their

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