Shield 'reconstruction' cobbled together in the late 19th–early 20th century. The shield is reinforced with modern steel frames but comprised of original boards. The central board is seemingly ...

The Viking shields found on the Gokstad ship in 1880 were not strictly ceremonial and may have been used in hand-to-hand combat, according to a new analysis. When you purchase through links on our ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Vikings stadium deal that Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton signed into law Monday involves plenty of public participation, but it also prevents the public from getting a look at ...

Danish archaeologists say they have found a well-preserved Viking shield that is more than 1,000 years old. Archaeologist Kirsten Christensen says the wooden shield has a diameter of 32 inches. It was ...

We asked you whether you could design a shield fit for a Viking warrior. Over a hundred of you proved you could! Experts at the Jorvik Viking Centre have picked the six top designs. BBC North ...

Where it is from: Village of Hårby, Funen Island, Denmark When it was made: Around A.D. 800 (Early Viking Age) Related: Apulian rhyton: A 2,300-year-old Spartan-hound-shaped cup that was likely used ...

COPENHAGEN, Denmark – Danish archaeologists say they have found a well-preserved Viking shield that is more than 1,000 years old. Archaeologist Kirsten Christensen says the wooden shield has a ...