With no antibiotics or modern dentistry, persistent ear and tooth infections were the norm for Viking-era residents of modern day Sweden.

"They didn't have the medical and dental care we do, or the kind of pain relief—and antibiotics—we now have," said Carolina Bertilsson.

In 865 AD, England was invaded by the Great Heathen Army. The Great Viking Army, as it was also known, was made up of a coalition of Scandinavian warriors mainly from Denmark and, legend has it, four ...

Sweden's Viking Age population appears to have suffered from severe oral and maxillofacial disease, sinus and ear infections, ...

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Sweden's Viking Age population appears to have suffered from severe oral and maxillofacial disease, sinus and ear infections, ...

The New York Yankees have revised their long-standing facial hair policy, now permitting well-groomed beards for players and uniformed personnel. This reflects a significant shift from traditions ...

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Australia’s fighting men could soon win another blow for freedom – the right to grow a beard. The Australian Defence Force’s next review of its uniform rules will consider the UK Royal Air Force’s ...