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The Ulfberht sword: forged with steel so pure, it made the rest of medieval Europe look like amateurs. Turns out these blades weren’t from Asia—they were made in Central Europe with tech that feels ripped from the future. Local ore, global legend.
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Dec 9, 2024

“First of its kind” Viking sword fragment discovered in the Netherlands

A remarkable fragment of a Viking sword, described as a “first of its kind,” has been unearthed near the village of Witmarsum in the northern Netherlands. The artifact was identified as a pommel cap—a decorative endpiece from the hilt of a 10th-century gilded sword...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2024/11/viking-sword-fragment-discovered-in-the-netherlands/

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“First of its kind” Viking sword fragment discovered in the Netherlands

A unique Viking sword fragment, a 10th-century gilded pommel cap, has been discovered near Witmarsum in the northern Netherlands.

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