The enigma of the viking sword Ulfberht: forged with future technologies?
Ulfberht is the name stamped on particular Viking swords used in Scandinavia around the 10th century AD. The forging of these weapons baffles researchers as it was not possible to revisit the technique until at least the Industrial Revolution. Did the Vikings possess superior technology ahead of their time?
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· 19 May 2024
Chronicles say that those who wielded an Ulfberht sword had a significant advantage over their enemies. Although similar in size and shape to a common Viking sword, the Ulfberht was much more durable and capable of penetrating armor with ease. The blade of an Ulfberht was very flexible compared to the weapons of the time, so solid that it easily penetrated wood and steel, thus giving the swordsman the possibility of easily eliminating the enemy. It was owned only by the chiefs and a small elite of warriors. The characteristic mark that identified her was imprinted on her blade: + VLFBERH + T The meaning of the word “Ulfberht” is not known...