7 Facts to Know About the Vikings : History
Posted by MRL on Jul 16th 2020
Oh lord, deliver us from the Northmen…The first thing that seems to come up with “Vikings” is the name itself. One should note that the term Viking is actually a Nordic term for the act of going on a raid and was never used to name a particular people. It referred to all Scandinavians and what they did, not who they were. But regardless of what country they were from, if you were from England (one of the easiest places to get to for raiders) they...
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5 Great Leaders of the Viking Age
Posted by MRL on Oct 28th 2018
Viking leaders had to be tough, inspiring men. It would not have been easy to control and convince people to follow you, who were some of the bravest and most single-minded warriors of all time. The following are five such explorers and warriors, who have carved their place in history.Rollo Image Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RolloRollo was born in 846 to a noble family of Danish or Norwegian origin. After cutting ties with the Norwegian...
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Ulfberht Swords – Far Beyond their Time
Posted by MRL on Aug 13th 2018
The Ulfberht sword is the most celebrated of all Viking blades. During the Viking Age, an Ulfberht sword was a symbol of wealth and status besides being a formidable tool of war. Produced extensively in the period 800-1000 AD, the Ulfberht was centuries ahead of its time. It was made from a type of "pure" steel, which would not be seen on the continent for almost the next 800 years.What made them special?Thousands of Viking swords have been found...
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