Uncover the health challenges faced by Vikings. CT scans show widespread dental and joint issues impacting their quality of ...

This is shown in a study from the University of Gothenburg in which Viking skulls were examined using modern X-ray techniques ...

Look for a second line at the front of the skull -- the coronal suture – which fully fuses by age 40. Study the teeth. If they're worn down it could be a sign of a poor diet. If they're well ...

And often, only teeth or fragments of skulls are found, he added. The discovery of such a complete skull allows researchers to learn concrete traits of the animal, such as how big muscle ...