Tomahawks, hatches and handaxes are often a point of contention among the tactically-minded. Some dismiss them as a useless affectation. Others view them as a practical, even pragmatic piece of kit.

Archaeologists have discovered one of the largest Viking axes ever found, in the tomb of a 10th-century "power couple" in Denmark. Skip to main content Open menu Close menu ...

Watch the fascinating process of creating a hand-forged Viking axe, from start to finish. Using expert forging techniques, the steel is shaped and refined to produce a powerful, durable axe. With ...

IT seems there’s some truth in the myths after all. Archaeologists in Denmark have found the burial site of a Viking ‘berserker’ warrior — complete with an oversized battle axe.

The axe was part of the many Viking artefacts which were buried with them. ... The researchers will also examine a single black hair which, incredibly, remained on her clothing.