FactSentinel

"Vikings wore horned helmets in battle"
FALSE 99% confidence
No archaeological evidence supports horned helmets in Viking combat. Historical Viking helmets were simple and rounded for practical protection. The horned helmet myth was created by 19th-century Romantic artists and costume designers, notably in Wagner's opera productions.
Published December 13, 2025 41 views
Verified Using
C claude-haiku-4-5-20251001 0.61s
O gpt-5.2 0.97s

Fact-check anything, instantly

Get the FactSentinel browser extension to verify claims while you browse.

Install Free Extension
Check another claim →