On the 11th of March, we had two visitors come to our school and talk to us about how Vikings lived and fought throughout the ages. 

Some items that were shown to us included replicas of weapons, punishment/torture devices, armour and shields. The weapons included axes, swords, crossbows, and even jousting sticks, as horses were frequently used in battle. The armour shown to us was built to resist slashing from swords and protecting the Vikings from injury.

Some other interesting things shown to us included a jester hat, scold's bridle, and helmets that people got to try on. This incursion brought us new information and insights into what the vikings' lives were really like. It showed us the contrast of their daily lives, and demonstrated that whilst they had challenges and hardships to overcome, they were creative and resourceful people who came up with unique solutions to the problems they faced.

We are grateful to have had the opportunity to have a deeper understanding of this topic, and we appreciate the engaging way that the visitors presented their knowledge.