Unn Pedersen, an archaeologist from the University of Oslo, told sciencenorway that textile-making was a path to wealth and security for Viking-era ... whorl and a weaving sword, all items used ...

When researchers began reexcavating a Viking burial mound in Norway ... Of Skjold (shield) bulges were 26 - of Swords 2 - an ax and many Arrows - in addition to many other Old Saws.