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From discovery to replication: Two friends keep the Gjermundbo helmet's legacy alive
Boyhood friends Bjarne Sørensen and Torkild Waagaard have long been producing models of the famous Gjermundbo helmet, a unique Viking find with which their lives have been inextricably linked. Bjarne talks to The Viking Herald about the wartime discovery on his uncle's farm.2 years ago — News -
The Gjermundbu helmet: One of the most amazing Viking-era finds
On a small farm just north of Oslo, Norway, one day in 1943, a farmer's son uncovered a Viking-era burial mound. Little did he know that the treasures beneath included the famous Gjermundbu helmet, perhaps one of the most iconic symbols of Viking military prowess and power.3 years ago — History -
72-year-old Torkild Waagaard has created numerous beautiful replicas of Viking weapons. This is his story
The Gjermundbu finds in Norway are of notable historical significance. Aside from the internationally famous Gjermundbu helmet, archaeologists also discovered many other artifacts at the site. 72-year-old Torkild Waagaard is well-respected for his replicas of the Gjermundu objects.3 years ago — News
