Toilets Were More Common Than You’d Think
Although we frequently assume that toilets are a contemporary innovation, archaeologists have discovered evidence of toilet use in a number of pre-modern societies. One of them is the Norse. Of course, the Vikings didn’t have toilets in their dwellings the way we have now. But the latrines were shared, much as in saunas and bathhouses. They probably weren’t nearly as horrible as they seemed since these communal latrines had ditches underground that moved the waste away from the living spaces.
Toilets Were More Common Than You’d Think
They Sometimes Dyed Their Hair
For the most part, when we think of Vikings or Scandinavians, we picture extremely tall, blonde individuals with blue eyes. Even yet, they were not all blonde in those days, despite the fact that current Scandinavians may trace a portion of their heritage to the Vikings. Contrary to popular belief, Vikings came in a wide variety of looks, however blonde was preferred. As a result, Vikings with darker hair and beard occasionally used lye to bleach it blonde. Not something a contemporary hairstylist would advise. But because it also assisted in killing lice, it was a fad that aided in enhancing cleanliness and reducing lice infestations in public places.
They Sometimes Dyed Their Hair
