Old Norse Vikings Festival (1927)
• March 1st, 1927 • 0h 4min
Documentary
Overview
Viking chieftains, flaming torches and outlandish costumes liven up a dark January day in Lerwick, Shetland, as the townsfolk celebrate 'Up Helly Aa'.
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