User:Vegard Vike

Background

Archaeological conservator

A lot of my work relates to conservation of iron objects from the viking age and earlier, and also medieval objects. Many of the medieval artifacts are from leather, some from wood and iron.

Spesial skills and areas of interest

Historical tools and technology

Viking age and medieval crafts and weaponry.

Historical blacksmithing, making tools and weaponry.

Historical leatherwork, especially shoemaking.

Combat reenactment with blunt weaponry, mostly singel combat and melees involving small groups.

Norse language and written sources, etymology, folklore, mythology and their interconnections.