Photographs by ROBERT CLARK-PHOTOGRAPHED AT GUSTAVIANUM, UPPSALA UNIVERSITY MUSEUM Viking warriors fought for riches and reputation with swords such as this, discovered at Gnezdovo, Russia.

Berserkr' is an Old Norse word meaning 'bear skin' and berserkers were Viking warriors who went into battle ... they would attack with their swords and axes, while defending themselves with ...

Those who could not run fast enough were killed and their helmets, weapons and armour were stolen. The Vikings did not send ... a large army drawn from his own warriors and the male population ...

Step into the world of ancient craftsmanship as you learn how to make a Viking battle axe. From shaping the blade to crafting the handle, every detail of this iconic weapon is forged with precision.