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[–] polycrome@lemmy.world 65 points 3 days ago (3 children)

What's funny is that while Vikings are mostly remembered for their warrior culture, their success as a diaspora came more from their merchant and sailing culture. THEY were the 'immigrants.'

[–] Gloomy@mander.xyz 14 points 2 days ago

Merchants in this case translates to slavers, so Nazis can feel right at home in that regard. Your point still stands tough.

[–] frezik@midwest.social 5 points 2 days ago

We come from the land of the ice and snow
From the midnight sun where the hot springs flow
The hammer of the gods
Will drive our ships to new lands

[–] Doctor_Satan@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Also farming. They spent a LOT of time herding cattle and planting veggies.