Danish archaeologists say they have found a well-preserved Viking shield that is more than 1,000 years old. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

That Viking, who lived and died around the year 900, was first excavated from a farm in Solør, Norway, in 1900. Her head rested on a shield, a bridled horse skeleton lay curled at her feet, and ...

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 ...

The shields will become permanent displays on the sides of the famous 130-year-old Viking, a replica ship sailed from Norway to the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair in 1893.