Did you know the Vikings still influence your life today? Their sophisticated law codes laid the groundwork for modern legal practices, including the concept of compensation for harm. The Viking idea of "weregild," a value placed on every person and piece of property, has parallels in today's liability and compensation laws. Cities like York in England and Dublin in Ireland, which started as Viking trading posts, have grown into significant modern urban centers, maintaining traces of Viking urban planning, trade, and culture. There's even evidence that the Vikings reached North America long before Columbus. Hit like and subscribe for more surprising facts!
