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Viking bows and arrows: The silent killers of the North
Whilst many a Hollywood depiction of a Viking has them brandishing a sword or an axe, these fierce early medieval warriors were skillful in the use of a bow and arrow. A weapon of choice both on the battlefield and in the woods, a bow and arrow were a valuable part of any Viking arsenal.3 years ago — Warfare -
Getting hands on with Viking history at Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse, Cheshire, UK
UK museum purchases over 100 Viking and Anglo-Saxon items for hands-on history lessons.3 years ago — News -
A brief look at the Viking history of England
The history of England in the early medieval period is dominated by the Vikings. What began as a simple pirate raid on a monastery in 793 CE would evolve into an occupying army and colonization by the Norse throughout the following two centuries.4 years ago — History
