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A complete guide to Viking weaponry
Despite the bloody and fearsome reputation that Vikings have been attributed with, we know surprisingly little about much of their weaponry.1 month ago — Warfare -
Unique Viking Age swords discovered in central Sweden
Two Viking Age swords have been discovered during an archaeological study of a burial ground outside of Köping in Västmanland County, Sweden.3 months ago — News -
Early Medieval Scotsmen used Viking swords. Here’s why
Scottish swords come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, each of them having its own history.3 months ago — Warfare -
What you need to know about the new Viking sword exhibition at Oslo Gardermoen Airport
The new Viking sword exhibition at Oslo Gardermoen Airport has attracted a lot of media attention. The Viking Herald got in touch with the Museum of Cultural History to find out more about this thrilling museum-airport collaboration.6 months ago — News -
Seven Viking swords, each 1,200 years old, are now part of a new exhibition at Oslo Gardermoen Airport
You no longer need to visit a museum to experience the Viking Age firsthand. Seven Viking swords were installed in a new exhibition at Oslo Gardermoen Airport in early September.6 months ago — News -
Norwegian couple find Viking sword in a field in Vestnes
Kai Grønningsæter and his wife, Heidi Vike Grønningsæter, initially thought that the old and rusty pieces of metal they found in the field two years ago were the remains of a plow. An expert assessment showed that they stumbled upon a Viking sword.6 months ago — News -
These swords were so deadly that a Frankish emperor banned their export to Viking societies
The early medieval period was often a time of political insecurity, violence, and warfare. One of the most important and pricey weapons that any free Viking warrior could get his (or her) hands on was a sword.7 months ago — Warfare -
All you need to know about what is and what is not a Viking sword
A sword in the hands of any Viking warrior was not only a lethal and bloody weapon but a prized possession, as rich in detail and craftsmanship as its weight in gold.7 months ago — Warfare -
The fascinating Viking-era sword discovered in Stavanger is truly unique. An expert explains why
In June, it was announced that parts of a Viking-era sword with unique details in gold and silver had been discovered at Jåttå in Stavanger, Norway, recently.9 months ago — News -
Unique new sword finds from the Viking Age discovered in Stavanger, Norway
The unique discovery sheds new light on the contact between Norway and the British Isles.9 months ago — News
