But not at the Viking ... the sword and shield — combined — would weigh about as much as a gallon of milk. “This was the apex of light warfare,” Van Eschen said. A warrior might also ...

Image: Del Rey Two young women—one an African warrior, one a Viking princess ... more info about Black Shield Maiden, followed by a look at the cover. The art is by Josh Woods, and the design ...

Scientists studying the Viking ... warrior nonetheless. That Viking, who lived and died around the year 900, was first excavated from a farm in Solør, Norway, in 1900. Her head rested on a shield ...