How are the Vikings represented in modern media?

Task brief: 

The Vikings are popular in modern culture, tv shows, movies to cartoons and advertising.

But are these representations accurate?

In this task, you will investigate how Viking culture is represented in one modern example and compare it with what historians know about Viking life.

1. Choose ONE modern representation of Vikings (e.g., a movie, music video, cartoon, toy line, video game, advertisement).

2. Create a multimodal product (e.g., video, digital poster, narrated slideshow, infographic and commentary) that includes the following:

   A description of the media representation.

   What is shown about Viking people, daily life, clothing, beliefs, weapons, roles, gods, society?

3. Historical comparison

   Using class notes and sources, compare the media portrayal with historical evidence.

   Consider these elements of Viking culture:

   ·         gods and beliefs

   ·         daily life

   ·         social roles

   ·         appearance and clothing

   ·         weapons and warfare

   ·         values and motivations

   For each element, explain whether the modern version is a weak, strong, or a mixed representation of Viking culture.

4. Improvements

   Suggest five accurate and realistic improvements based on your historical research that would improve the media representation of Viking culture.

5. AI Use Statement

   Include a 3 to 5 sentence reflection explaining how AI supported your work and how you ensured the thinking was your own.