ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Viking Revival

Hey kiddo! Have you ever heard of something called the Viking Revival? It's when people started becoming really interested in the Vikings again.

Now, the Vikings were actually a group of people who lived a long, long time ago. They were from countries like Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. They were known for being really tough and strong, and for going on adventures on boats and fighting battles.

But after a while, people stopped talking about the Vikings so much. They just kind of faded away into history. That was until a few years ago when people started to become interested in the Vikings again. They wanted to learn more about them and their way of life.

This revival happened for a few reasons. One was because of TV shows and movies about Vikings that became really popular. Another reason was because people discovered more artifacts and information about the Vikings, which made them curious.

People even started dressing like Vikings and having festivals to celebrate Viking culture! Some people might think this is silly, but it's actually really cool to learn about the past and the people who came before us.

So there you have it, kiddo. The Viking Revival is when people started becoming really interested in the Vikings again, and it happened because of TV shows, movies, and new discoveries.