NOVA - S40E01: Secrets of the Viking Sword

Name: Secrets of the Viking Sword
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2012-10-10
Duration: 55 min

Oct 10, 2012DocumentarySeason 40, Episode 1

The Vikings were among the fiercest warriors of all time. Yet only a select few carried the ultimate weapon of their era: the feared Ulfberht sword. Fashioned using a process that would remain unknown to the Vikings’ rivals for centuries, the Ulfberht was a revolutionary high-tech tool as well as a work of art. Considered one of the greatest swords ever made, it remains a fearsome weapon more than a millennium after it last saw battle. But how did Viking sword makers design and build the Ulfberht, and what was its role in history? Now, NOVA uses cutting edge science and old-fashioned detective work to reconstruct the Ulfberht and finally unravel the "Secrets of the Viking Sword."

Director: Peter Yost

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NOVA S40E01 Synopsis

Stream NOVA "Secrets of the Viking Sword" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2012-10-10, this episode is part of Season 40 of NOVA. Directed by Peter Yost, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. With a runtime of 55m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. The Vikings were among the fiercest warriors of all time. Yet only a select few carried the ultimate weapon of their era: the feared Ulfberht sword. Fashioned using a process that would remain unknown to the Vikings’ rivals for centuries, the Ulfberh...