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How accurate is 'The Northman' to Viking history? Well, it’s a Robert Eggers film.

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It's a tale you've heard before, probably through Shakespeare's version, Hamlet , unless you're well-versed in the Icelandic Sagas. This level of accurate historical detail isn't new for Eggers — for The Witch , production designer Craig Lathrop built the farmhouse using techniques and tools from the 17th century.

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