Photo: 51 Headless Vikings Found in English Execution Pit


	Photo: 51 Headless Vikings Found in English Execution Pit

clip-on-tie

7-29-2009 1:28 PM

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that's just sick

clip-on-tie says:

Beheaded ... but Otherwise Healthy

Unusually, no trace of clothing has been found, indicating the men were buried naked.

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7-29-2009 2:51 PM

smellydiaper

amazing. wonder if had cults back then like jim jones or that grab a ride on an asteroid dude....

7-29-2009 5:08 PM

muqtada123

But i can one head, did they find that man's other parts. Any other clues for him?

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