Heavy on the modern science of archaeology. Fascinating and dense to read. I didn‘t think the author really focused on the bead idea that much, I feel like it was something her editor told her to do to make the book more sellable and it feels really forced.
The focus on the hard data from bones and materials from the age over chronicles was a nice way to learn about the Vikings - and reminds me of the importance of the written word.
4/5 stars