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1. You are sitting in a tavern in Dublin around 850 CE talking to a Viking named Gunnar. On his table Gunnar has a helmet next to his delicious steak pie, a spear leaning against the table, and a sword in a scabbard by his left hip.
Based on this information what can we tell about Gunnar's wealth and status as a Viking ?

2. On a table behind you, Olav sits drinking some warm mead. He has a seax sitting on the table, with a small shield leaning against the side of his chair.
Based on this information what can we tell about Olav's status as a Viking ?

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Modern replicas of Viking ships have been recorded as travelling as fast as 14 Knots (or 25 kilometres/hour). In comparison, the top speed at the time for non-Viking ships 9 Knots (17 kilometres/hour)!

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Activity Two: Viking Raids and Conquests

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Activity Two: Viking Raids and Conquests

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Recall:
From the video; What was the key reason which led to Vikings setting sail to conquer new lands?

Review:
Examine the two Viking ship replicas and note three key differences between them

Relate:
Consider you were a Viking chief and seeking to set sail to conquer a nearby kingdom, which ship would you take and why?

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Drekar:
The drekar, or dragon-headed longships, were stealthy troop-carriers. They could cross the open oceans under sail and then switch to oars for lightning-fast hit-and-run attacks on undefended towns and monasteries.
Their efficiency meant they could carry Viking raiders large distances from northern England to north Africa.

Knarr:
The knarr, or ocean-going cargo vessel, facilitated far-flung trade networks and the colonization of Iceland, Greenland, and America. The knarr drew on similar design principles as the longship but was higher and wider in relation to its length and had only limited numbers of oars to assist with manoeuvres in narrow channels.

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Their burning, plundering, and killing earned them the name vikingr, meaning “pirate” in the early Scandinavian languages!

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"Don't leave your weapons lying about behind your back in a field; you never know when you may need all of sudden your spear."
- Odin

- War was a prestigious business for the Vikings, and beautifully crafted weapons were the best way to show wealth and status.
- A wealthy Viking would likely have a complete ensemble of a spear, a wooden shield, and either a battle axe or a sword.
- The very richest might have a helmet; other armour is thought to have been limited to the nobility and their professional warriors.
- The average farmer was likely limited to a spear, shield, and perhaps a common axe or a large knife called a seax.

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History of the Vikings (in One Take) | History Bombs