Last year, the discovery of an ax head on a mountaintop overlooking Norway’s Trondheim ... none have ever been found in a shield boss.” Ystgaard points out that Vikings were known to travel ...

A must-visit for Viking Age enthusiasts, the Stavanger region's Norse legacy is celebrated in monuments, museums, and a modern VR experience.

All Vikings would carry a round wooden shield for protection. 'Berserkr' is an Old Norse word meaning 'bear skin' and berserkers were Viking warriors who went into battle wearing wolf or bear skins.