ATLANTA — What do you know about Vikings?
Did they wear horned helmets, carry large swords, and raid and pillage everything in their path on their journeys across the high seas?
That’s part of their story.
There’s more to Viking culture than what’s portrayed in movies and on TV. Vikings were also merchants, traders, and farmers.
Read More “Vikings have this symbolism as adventures, warriors, warrior codes, and I think people think about them and value those sorts of characteristics and traits,” Dr. Bobbi Hohmann from Fernbank Museum of Natural History told WSB-TV’s Nelson Hicks.
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank That's a comb made of... (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank bones!!! (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Check out those swords! (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Where can you find all these items? (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank At Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit... (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank “Vikings have this symbolism as adventures, warriors, warrior codes, and I think people think about them and value those sorts of characteristics and traits,” Dr. Bobbi Hohmann from Fernbank Museum of Natural History told WSB-TV’s Nelson Hicks. (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank There’s more to Viking culture than what’s portrayed in movies and on TV. Vikings were also merchants, traders, and farmers. (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Fernbank Museum of Natural History’s newest exhibit, “Vikings: Warriors of the Sea,” takes a closer look at the people who lived from about 750 to 1050 AD. (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank “Fernbank prides itself on exploring human culture, and that’s one of our pillars and our mission and so we really enjoy hosting exhibits that highlight ancient or more modern cultures,” Hohmann said. “So one of the things we really like to do is kind of dispel those myths and stereotypes and really to have people explore a society in a broader context.” (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Through more than 140 archaeological materials and relics, visitors to Fernbank can explore Viking history. You’ll see swords and axes, ships and armor, and maybe even a few unexpected items. (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank “Vikings: Warriors of the Sea” is open now through January 1st. (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea at Fernbank Here are some more items on display at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit "Vikings: Warriors of the Sea." (Nelson Hicks)
Fernbank Museum of Natural History ’s newest exhibit, “Vikings: Warriors of the Sea ,” takes a closer look at the people who lived from about 750 to 1050 AD.
“Fernbank prides itself on exploring human culture, and that’s one of our pillars and our mission and so we really enjoy hosting exhibits that highlight ancient or more modern cultures,” Hohmann said. “So one of the things we really like to do is kind of dispel those myths and stereotypes and really to have people explore a society in a broader context.”
One myth to dispel is about the horned helmet.
“Vikings, you always see depictions of them with the metal helmet with the horns,” Hohmann said. “There is no archaeological evidence really that the Vikings wore those helmets yet you see them pretty much on any Viking logo you see, typically like with a football team or something like that. There is some archaeological evidence that those helmets, those types of helmets predate the biking heyday, the Viking age.”
Through more than 140 archaeological materials and relics, visitors to Fernbank can explore Viking history. You’ll see swords and axes, ships and armor, and maybe even a few unexpected items.
“Vikings: Warriors of the Sea” is open now through January 1st. Fernbank After Dark, which is an adult science night, takes places on Nov. 10. It will have a warrior and Viking theme. There will be demonstrations, hands-on activities and some Viking cocktails.
This story is sponsored by Fernbank Museum of Natural History .
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