In Old Icelandic,'hús-brenna' means 'house burning', and it was a form of homicide by arson used to settle a vendetta, and sometimes used during political conflicts in medieval Scandinavia. Its sole purpose, make no mistake, was assassination. And it's terrifying.
Executive Producers: Maria Trimarchi and Holly Frey
Producer & Editor: Casby Bias
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