Some Vikings did wear armour. There are accounts about chain mail (just called mail) being a high status gift for service. Ther are also examples of Lamellar, both from sagas and eastern finds.

Like many aspects of Viking culture, the origins of the Ulfberht sword are shadowy. Some 170 examples bearing the inscription have been found across Europe, though many have their letters spelled ...

He demonstrates how Vikings wielded their battle axes in "Vikings: Valhalla." He describes what Viking armor looked like in "Outlander," starring Jim Caviezel, Ron Perlman, and John Hurt.

Viking swords, armour, axes and helmets stolen from car Thieves forced their way into a red Nissan Micra and then helped themselves to the items - worth nearly as much as the vehicle.

With the new Assassin's Creed Valhalla on the way, a small update has hit that lets you get into the Viking mood. The title update 1.5.4 patch notes were posted to Reddit , and it is about 3-4 GB ...

Thieves have stolen a car containing viking armour and weapons in Leicester. Leicestershire Police said a number of viking swords, axes, helmets and chainmail armour were in the car when it was taken.

Thieves have stolen a car containing viking armour and weapons in Leicester. Leicestershire Police said a number of viking swords, axes, helmets and chainmail armour were in the car when it was taken.