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    • After being kept in a family home for over half a century, a set of Viking weapons discovered in Norway in 1970 has now been donated to the authorities.
      Viking weapons sat on a shelf in Norway for 54 years before being handed over to a museum
      Viking Age artifacts were presented to Cultural Heritage Vestfold by the granddaughter of the farmer who unearthed them by chance in the 1970s.
      1 year ago — News
    • A sword with design elements suggesting Norse origin, including a Petersen Type E hilt, was found in a Polish river and is now displayed at the Białystok Army Museum.
      "The find of his life": Possible Viking sword found in Polish riverbed now on display
      The weapon was discovered by chance during a holiday dive close to the city of Białystok.
      1 year ago — News
    • An amateur metal detectorist made the discovery of a rare Viking sword pommel cap in a field near Witmarsum, Friesland, in May 2024.
      Rare find: Pommel cap from Viking sword found in the Netherlands
      The sword fragment was located in present-day Friesland, which was occupied by Norse invaders in the 900s.
      1 year ago — News
    • The upcoming exhibition at the NTNU Museum will feature the finest swords from their 700-piece collection, many of which were unearthed from grave sites near Trondheim.
      Enormous Viking sword collection to go on display in Norway
      Soon to open in Trondheim, the exhibition at the NTNU University Museum will showcase an extensive collection of Viking swords, including the famous Ulfberht swords, as well as various other artifacts from the Viking Age.
      2 years ago — News
    • Trevor Penny, a member of the Thame Magnet Fishing group, discovered a Viking sword in the River Cherwell, Oxfordshire, during a magnet fishing expedition.
      Magnet fishing hobbyist discovers Viking sword in Oxfordshire river, England
      Magnet fishing in Oxfordshire leads to an extraordinary find: a Viking sword over 1,000 years old.
      2 years ago — News
    • Viking weaponry, renowned for its craftsmanship, was a blend of artistry and functionality, reflecting both the culture's martial prowess and their appreciation for intricate design.
      What was the best Viking weapon?
      The Viking Herald examines the deadliest weapons of the Norsemen, including hefty battle axes, stylish swords, the bow and arrow, and three-meter spears.
      2 years ago — Warfare
    • From the tales of manslaughter that shadowed his family to the establishment of settlements in Greenland, Erik the Red's life was a complex blend of conflict and pioneering spirit.
      Exploring the legend of Erik the Red's sword Leg Biter
      The most famous Viking redhead in history, renowned for his exploration skills and founding the first European settlement in Greenland, was Erik Thorvaldsson, commonly known as Erik the Red.
      2 years ago — History
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