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The Broa bridle mount: A key to early Viking art
The balmy Swedish island of Gotland is a veritable archeological treasure chest, serving up a wealth of Viking Age artifacts. We look at how a bridle mount discovered there helped define a whole style of Viking art.1 year ago — History -
Discovering Viking art: Exploring the Oseberg style
The earliest phase of Viking art, the Oseberg style, is named after a famous Viking ship uncovered in the early 20th century. Featuring elaborate and detailed animal motifs and intertwining patterns, it showcases the skilled and artistic side of Viking societies.2 years ago — History -
English blacksmiths forge Viking anchor in Roskilde, Denmark
A replica of the Ladby anchor was created with the help of blacksmithing students from England.2 years ago — News -
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 -
Exploring the Mästermyr chest discovery and its Viking-era tools
People from Viking societies get a bad historical rap as figurative (and literal) destroyers, not builders. However, from longships to fortresses, these people were more than capable with their hands, as a chest discovered in Mästermyr proved.2 years ago — History -
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
