The Secret of the Viking Sword by Nova

The secret of how the superior Viking Ulfberht sword was manufactured.
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Resource: documentary
Running Time: 53 minutes
Rating: Not Rated

Time: AD 800 - 1000
Place: Scandinavia

Summary:
The Viking sword with the world Ulfberht engraved onto was truly a piece of superior technology for its time.  A recent scientific find unlocks the secret as to why.  This video documents a modern blacksmith, using historic methods recreating an Ulfberht. It also touches on the Viking warrior culture, religion and trade routes.  There is lots of science in this historical documentary.

Potentially Objectionable Content:
Violence:  There are a couple of human skulls with bits hacked off by a sword.

Format Links:
DVD 

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