Thanks to a 12th-century Danish historian, we have so many details about the Viking era to consume. Saxo Grammaticus was […] ...

Axes and spears made of wood and metal were cheaper ... while defending themselves with shields. The Vikings built fast 'dragonships' and 'longships' for raiding and war. A ship carried everything ...

they are often depicted as beautiful and benevolent winged maidens carrying swords and round shields. But this is a very romantic image when compared to how they were described in the Viking Age ...