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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 -
New Viking exhibition opens in Norway with Carolingian and Sunndal swords
The exhibition at the NTNU University Museum in Trondheim presents thousands of never-before-seen Viking artifacts.2 years ago — News -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Why did Vikings use slings in combat?
Whilst popular images of Vikings often portray them brandishing a mighty sword or deadly axe, this was not everything they wielded.3 years ago — Warfare -
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.3 years ago — Warfare -
Did Vikings use war hammers?
A Viking warrior brandishing a war hammer is one of the most popular images, thanks to fantasy books, Hollywood movies, and television series. Yet there appears to be negligible evidence of the Vikings ever using hammers to wage war, pillage, or plunder.3 years ago — Warfare -
Viking spears: Odin's weapon of choice
Odin, the ruler of the gods in Norse mythology, used the spear Gungir as his weapon of choice. Good enough for Odin? Good enough for Viking warriors.5 years ago — Warfare
