Jul 14, 2015
Researchers at the National Museum in Copenhagen claim Vikings changed the colour and design of their clothing according to the fashion trends where they lived.
Researchers at the National Museum in Copenhagen have compiled compelling evidence that suggests the Vikings were subject to clothing trends just as we are today. Rather than the horned helmets and studded shields they have become famous for, most Vikings appear to have favoured fur collars, shell-shaped brooches and capes. They were also partial to bright colours, with patterns and bands of fabric stitched onto clothing as trends changed. Surprised?