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Old 14th September 2012, 05:46 PM   #1
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Hello All,
There is a one hour program on Viking swords airing in the US on 10 October.
Information and short video clip is viewable here:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient...ing-sword.html

I am afraid it only plays in the US...sorry for those who can not view.

I was was asked to make the modern copy of the old sword using what I assume were period techniques.

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Old 10th October 2012, 02:44 PM   #2
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Hello All,
The show's premier is tonight and will show other times later in the week and next week.

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Old 10th October 2012, 02:53 PM   #3
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Great material Ric !
Let's copy this thread to the European Armoury section ... if you don't mind.
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Old 11th October 2012, 01:31 PM   #4
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I saw the program last night on NOVA. Great program and great work by Richard. Do you have a pic of the finished/mounted sword you made? The program is a must for anyone interested in Viking swords.

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Old 11th October 2012, 04:32 PM   #5
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It looks like the program is available online at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient...ing-sword.html

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Old 11th October 2012, 06:18 PM   #6
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sadly, comes up as 'video not available'. maybe it will find it's way to youtube
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