Barbaric Beauty We might applaud the tall, blond and ruggedly handsome Vikings of pop culture as being historically accurate, but authentic engagement with the past requires more than just convincing hair and make-up. Oren Falk | Published in History Today Volume 66 Issue 6 June 2016 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Vikings Related Articles The Viking Island Popular articles ‘Who Really Wrote the Bible’ by William M. Schniedewind review Why Do Religions Decline?