Another possible bit of Viking trivia: The Vikings must have been ridiculously fit. The steel sword Mikkelsen uses in stage battles weighs about 5 pounds, his shield weighs 7 or 8, and his helmet ...

In this style, Vikings use real swords and wear chainmail, helmets and protective padding. “(Thungr) is all out, go and hit the other guy,” Walters said. The Snake River Valley Hird gathers ...