How Vikings Transitioned from Seafarers to Settlers

The video explores Viking legends, focusing on the mysterious sunstone used for navigation. It delves into Viking weaponry, particularly the Ulfberht sword, and examines the brutal blood eagle ritual. The decline of the Viking Age is attributed to defeats in battle, the rise of Christianity, and the decline of slavery, leading to a cultural transformation.

Discuss the theories surrounding the origins of Ulfberht swords.

What evidence do researchers have regarding the blood eagle ritual?

What were the implications of the Vikings' reliance on slavery for their society?

How did the Viking way of life change by the 13th century?