Buried for Warmth: The Ingenious Winter Homes That Protected Early Settlers | Relaxing History

Warm, even in a snowstorm. In old Scandinavia, homes were sometimes built beneath earth and stone to weather the deep winter freeze. Known as turf houses, these dwellings were designed with nature in mind—from thick moss roofs to recessed storm doors. A peaceful glimpse into age-old survival wisdom. Watch the full video for more peaceful stories from the past. 🎥 Watch the newest video:    / @boringhistorysecretsofficial   ❤️ Subscribe to the channel:    / @boringhistorysecretsofficial   #ScandinavianHistory #TurfHouse #NordicArchitecture #WinterLiving #EarthHomes #HistoricalArchitecture #CozyHistory #SurvivalDesign #OldWorldWisdom #HistoryShorts #SustainableLiving