#medieval #ulfberht #vikings In this fascinating episode, Hendrik and Carmen take you into the world of the legendary Ulfberht sword - a weapon that was centuries ahead of its time! Journey back to the 8th through 11th centuries and discover how this mysterious sword with its enigmatic name dominated the battlefields of Europe. From Oriental crucible steel to Frankish smithing expertise to Viking raids - the Ulfberht brings together global trade routes, revolutionary metallurgy, and medieval warfare. Find out why this slag-free steel could penetrate chainmail, how the mysterious inscription was inlaid into the blade, and why even the Church may have produced these super-weapons. Particularly intriguing: how these precious swords ended up in the hands of the very Vikings they were meant to fight - and led to history's first "brand piracy." We'd love to hear your comments! 😍 #ulfberhtsword #vikingsword #medievalweapons #cruciblesteel #smithing #vikingage #frankishsword ─── Battle-Merchant: https://www.battlemerchant.com/ Battle-Merchant Blog: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/ Blog post for this episode: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/famous-and-feared-the-ulfberht-sword TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battlemerchant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlemerchant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlemerchant Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/battlemerchant/