The Vikings owe much of their success to the skilled craftsmen and women who made their sophisticated weapons and lightning fast ships. In this episode, we take a closer look at the weaponry and craftsmanship that allowed them to travel and conquer all around the world. (Episode 2 of 5)

This fivepart series follows the Vikings everywhere they went, revealing new discoveries that turn Viking history on its head. We tell their incredible story from eyewitness accounts and the foremost experts on Viking warfare and way of life.

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