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Post by kemp on Jul 8, 2018 8:20:07 GMT -5
 Three enormous bronze swords stand monument to the battle of Hafrsfjord in the year 872, when Harald Hårfagre (Fairheaded Harald) united Norway into one kingdom. The monument was designed by Fritz Røed (1928 - 2002) from Bryne, just south of Stavanger. It was unveiled by Norway's King Olav in 1983. The swords, which are about 10 meters tall, stand for peace and unification. One sword is larger than the others. This was Fairheaded Harald's sword. The swords are planted in solid rock and are found at Møllebukta which is a bay area on the southern shore of Hafrsfjord. |
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Post by deuce on Aug 29, 2018 12:07:47 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2018 8:39:51 GMT -5
Interesting finds beneath Ribe, Denmark: sciencenordic.com/thousands-objects-discovered-scandinavia’s-first-viking-cityThousands of objects discovered in Scandinavia’s first Viking cityDanish archaeologists have excavated the streets beneath Ribe to discover how the first city of the Viking age was established.  3D scans are used to document and analyse the many layers of flooring (yellow) and layers of soil (blue) from the Viking age houses. In the cut out area loom weights and other larger object can be seen in situ on the floors. (Graphic: Sarah Croix)
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Post by deuce on Oct 13, 2018 18:49:09 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2018 12:54:00 GMT -5
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Post by buxom9sorceress on Feb 5, 2019 15:52:17 GMT -5
>> The World's largest Viking Ship sailing in modern times. Expedition America - East Coast Tour 2018 will start at July 9 by Draken leaving Mystic Seaport, CT, to head for the ship's first stopover. During the tour Draken will visit 14 harbors across the East Coast of the U.S. spanning from Maine to South Carolina. www.drakenhh.com/>> its a big beauty.  --  |
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Post by ChrisLAdams on Feb 12, 2019 10:19:21 GMT -5
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Post by ChrisLAdams on Feb 12, 2019 16:31:21 GMT -5
The pros and cons of global warming, eh? ......  No clue. Maybe the poles are about to shift, and the cold areas are shifting with them? Did you see where it snowed in Hawaii?? Sounds like Global Cooling-haha!  |
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Post by kemp on Nov 2, 2019 1:58:04 GMT -5
Hundreds Of Viking Sword Fragments Discovered In Estonia www.forbes.com/sites/davidnikel/2019/10/12/hundreds-of-viking-sword-fragments-discovered-in-estonia/#7dccf92c411c‘In two locations near Estonia’s northern coast, archaeologists uncovered fragments of about 100 swords that date back to the Viking Age. The two sites–located just 80 meters apart–were close to the Estonian capital Tallinn. Several dozen fragments from swords, spearheads and sword hilts were among the collection. According to archaeology.org the discovery has been dated to “the middle of the tenth century AD” and researchers have confirmed the items were of a type known to be used by the Vikings. The reason? The grips. They made it clear the swords would have been H-shaped swords, a very effective form of double-edged weapon. The Ravala hoard bears a strong resemblance to other Viking Age H-shaped swords found across northern Europe, numbering almost 700. Experts that have analyzed the hoard believe that the weapons had most likely been used as grave markers or monuments to dead warriors. Swords and other personal items were also commonly buried with Vikings.’  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2020 1:54:10 GMT -5
I could not work out where to post this one. Anyways it looks like this thread has been neglected for a while. It deserves some love. Pour yourself a drink, it's Ok if you don't have any fermented mare's milk, anything that'll get ya pissed, only a little, you gotta know what you're doin', especially these days, everyone take care and enjoy  Voluspá by Wardruna of Norway (Skaldic version) |
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Post by kemp on Apr 19, 2020 4:41:17 GMT -5
Viking - making blacksmith shop - temporary setup
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Post by kemp on Jan 9, 2023 2:38:52 GMT -5
The reason that the Vikings didn't permanently settle in North America probably comes down to several factors, including lack of settlers and supplies from the old world, unable to withstand the more numerous native populations, also the so called 'Little Ice Age' of the 12th century where temperatures dropped making expedition and settlement in the far north more difficult,
Notice the hoax map at 6:52. It bears a superficial resemblance to REH's Hyborian Age map.
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Post by Von K on Jun 11, 2023 17:51:27 GMT -5
The reason that the Vikings didn't permanently settle in North America probably comes down to several factors, including lack of settlers and supplies from the old world, unable to withstand the more numerous native populations, also the so called 'Little Ice Age' of the 12th century where temperatures dropped making expedition and settlement in the far north more difficult, Notice the hoax map at 6:52. It bears a superficial resemblance to REH's Hyborian Age map. Thanks kemp - and you're right about that map. Here's a vid from scholagladiatoria about what some of the fight scenes in the sagas tell us about real weapons and combat in the period: He only covers a few scenes. Hope Matt covers more of these in the future. |
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Post by kemp on Jun 11, 2023 21:44:45 GMT -5
Thanks kemp - and you're right about that map. Here's a vid from scholagladiatoria about what some of the fight scenes in the sagas tell us about real weapons and combat in the period: He only covers a few scenes. Hope Matt covers more of these in the future. I have also read elsewhere that the Viking blades were passed on as heirlooms, passed to heirs along with other property. Matt Easton makes the important point from his reading of the sagas that Viking swords were also used for defence/parry on occasion, for example when the shield was broken, and the use of spears that can pierce through the lighter shields. Note the specific details of fights not only of individuals but groups of warriors setting upon other groups of men in bloody combat, that the prime targets of someone holding a shield are the somewhat exposed head and legs, interesting to note, which in turn creates a certain body stance where you try to hold your head back in attack and defence. Of course if you are attacking the legs, you may raise the shield for defence and use your sword arm to attack your adversaries legs, noted by Matt, a move that might be a little too exposed and risky without a shield. The sagas, not withstanding that many of them tell of legendary accounts, still describe the devastating cutting power of these blades, ones that bend and break, but also ones of excellent quality that held up better, a testament to the skill of the great Viking smiths that forged blades such as the famous Ingelrii swords made from intricate welded strips of hardenable steel and softer iron to create a weapon that could cut and hold a good edge, but still be tough enough to withstand breaking too easily. |
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Post by Von K on Jun 13, 2023 17:27:51 GMT -5
Thanks kemp - and you're right about that map. Here's a vid from scholagladiatoria about what some of the fight scenes in the sagas tell us about real weapons and combat in the period: He only covers a few scenes. Hope Matt covers more of these in the future. I have also read elsewhere that the Viking blades were passed on as heirlooms, passed to heirs along with other property. Matt Easton makes the important point from his reading of the sagas that Viking swords were also used for defence/parry on occasion, for example when the shield was broken, and the use of spears that can pierce through the lighter shields. Note the specific details of fights not only of individuals but groups of warriors setting upon other groups of men in bloody combat, that the prime targets of someone holding a shield are the somewhat exposed head and legs, interesting to note, which in turn creates a certain body stance where you try to hold your head back in attack and defence. Of course if you are attacking the legs, you may raise the shield for defence and use your sword arm to attack your adversaries legs, noted by Matt, a move that might be a little too exposed and risky without a shield. The sagas, not withstanding that many of them tell of legendary accounts, still describe the devastating cutting power of these blades, ones that bend and break, but also ones of excellent quality that held up better, a testament to the skill of the great Viking smiths that forged blades such as the famous Ingelrii swords made from intricate welded strips of hardenable steel and softer iron to create a weapon that could cut and hold a good edge, but still be tough enough to withstand breaking too easily. Liked the reference to pattern welding being 'the serpent in the blade' as well, and the idea of named swords having their own kind of spirit. The spear with a blade an ell in length he referred to is the altgeir, variously translated as long spear or halberd. It was Gunnar of Hlidarend's (Njal's Saga) favourite weapon which he first liberated from one of a pair of pirate brothers early in his life and kept ever after. |
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