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Was Linen or Textile Used for Viking Shields? New Perspectives on Round Shield Constructions

Was Linen or Textile Used for Viking Shields? New Perspectives on Round Shield Constructions

Feb 20, 2018 Rolf Warming All Posts, Combat Archaeology 0

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Rolf Warming

Rolf Warming

Rolf is the founder of the Society for Combat Archaeology (SoCA). He holds an MA degree in Maritime Archaeology from the University of Southampton and another MA degree in Prehistoric Archaeology from the University of Copenhagen. His studies have preeminently been on the subject of combat and conflict in the past, ranging from Mesolithic violence to organized state formation in the Renaissance. He has obtained the rank of sergeant in the Royal Danish Army. In addition to this, Rolf holds the position of Master and instructor in the martial arts of Weapons Combat Escrima and Wing Tsun, respectively, and teaches classes and holds seminars on both an international and national level.
Rolf Warming

Latest posts by Rolf Warming (see all)

  • Arms and Armour in 3D (4): 16th Century Swivel Gun - October 18, 2018
  • Arms and Armour in 3D (3): Danish Longsword, type XVIIIe - August 26, 2018
  • Arms and Armour in 3D (2): Bucklers - August 10, 2018
  Textile, or at least linen, is commonly used in modern reconstructions of Viking Age round shields to cover the surface of the shield for better structural strength. However, while there is...
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A Comment Regarding the Handedness of Anglo-Saxon and Viking Swords

A Comment Regarding the Handedness of Anglo-Saxon and Viking Swords

Dec 23, 2014 Antti Ijäs All Posts, Combat Archaeology 2

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Antti Ijäs

Antti Ijäs

Antti holds a MA degree in English Philology from the University of Helsinki, with a minor in pedagogy and an advanced minor in Latin language and Roman literature. Having rounded up his classical education with advanced studies of Greek language and literature, he specializes in historical linguistics and philology with a particular interest in the Germanic language family. He served his military service in the Guard Jaeger Regiment and holds the rank of 1st lieutenant (infantry) in reserve. Currently he is working on his doctoral dissertation on Royal Armouries MS I.33 at the University of Helsinki. Antti is the chief instructor of Wing Tsun Finland, an instructor in Weapons Combat Systems and the Regional Head of KDF Finland.
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Latest posts by Antti Ijäs (see all)

  • A Comment Regarding the Handedness of Anglo-Saxon and Viking Swords - December 23, 2014
A Comment Regarding the Handedness of Anglo-Saxon and Viking Swords by Antti Ijäs The study of historical combat arts is comprised of archaeology, philology and practical experimentation. All of...
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Artefact of the Month: The Dane Axe

Artefact of the Month: The Dane Axe

Dec 05, 2014 Rolf Warming All Posts, Combat Archaeology, Our Artefact of the Month, Uncategorized 2

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Rolf Warming

Rolf Warming

Rolf is the founder of the Society for Combat Archaeology (SoCA). He holds an MA degree in Maritime Archaeology from the University of Southampton and another MA degree in Prehistoric Archaeology from the University of Copenhagen. His studies have preeminently been on the subject of combat and conflict in the past, ranging from Mesolithic violence to organized state formation in the Renaissance. He has obtained the rank of sergeant in the Royal Danish Army. In addition to this, Rolf holds the position of Master and instructor in the martial arts of Weapons Combat Escrima and Wing Tsun, respectively, and teaches classes and holds seminars on both an international and national level.
Rolf Warming

Latest posts by Rolf Warming (see all)

  • Arms and Armour in 3D (4): 16th Century Swivel Gun - October 18, 2018
  • Arms and Armour in 3D (3): Danish Longsword, type XVIIIe - August 26, 2018
  • Arms and Armour in 3D (2): Bucklers - August 10, 2018
Artefact of the Month: The Dane Axe by Rolf Fabricius Warming Our December artefact is the Viking broadaxe or the Dane axe. Appearing in the second half of the 10th century, the Dane axe is amongst...
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