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The Mastermyr Chest - A story of an unlucky Viking Craftsman and their tools!
The lost Viking tool chest of Mästermyr isn't just a relic, its a time capsule, showing off the ingenuity, artistry, and resilience of a Viking craftsman who's bad luck left behind a piece of his world for ours to discover centuries later.
Was the Seax Viking, and were they just for killing?
Did you know that Seax's weren't even Viking? Dive into the fascinating world of the Seax knife, a historical weapon that has stood the test of time.
Were Forks used in the Middle Ages?
Although forks have been found in archaeological sites dating as far back as 2400BC (Bronze Age, Qijia Culture in China) and depicted on stone carvings from the Eastern Han Tomb showing a three pronged fork. There is very little evidence of the rest of the world using them at the table, until the Italians get involved. The majority of the world was happy using Knives and Spikes, with the occasional spoon thrown in! Viking Cutlery Set In Ancient Egypt (3000BC), along with most of Europe, forks were utilised as cooking utensils only. Large pieces used for skewering meat on the fire....
Did the Vikings Use Pizza Axes? Did Vikings even Eat Pizza?
Are Pizza Axes Authentic? Was Pizza a 'thing' in the Medieval Period and in particular the Norse countries? The answer might surprise you
How Did Dragons & Volcanoes start the Viking Age?
Most people believe it was purely greed and bloodlust that started the Viking Age. Actually, Volcanos & Dragons had a much bigger impact than most people realise!
