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Viking Myths Debunked in New Book
Archaeologist Neil Price's new book, The Sea-King and the Sorceress, challenges common perceptions of the Vikings. Michael Marshall reviews the work, which aims to present a more accurate portrayal of Norse history.
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New Scientist
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2026-09-09 17:00 UTC
New Scientist
The stories we tell about the Vikings often say more about us than them. Archaeologist Neil Price's new book The Sea-King and the Sorceress tries to show the Norse as they were, says Michael Marshall
2026-09-09 17:00 UTC