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Nova on PBS... 8 months, 1 week ago #5858

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Thought the description of tonight's Nova episode on PBS was interesting, sometimes you get some insights into blade design & steel properties...

The secrets behind the design and construction of the Vikings' Ulfberht sword, which was made between A.D. 800-1000, are revealed by master blacksmith Ric Furrer, who reverse engineers the sturdy weapon in the Season 40 premiere. Experts have also wondered where the high-carbon steel used in the blade came from, given that it wasn't used elsewhere in Europe at the time. Clues unearthed from Viking graves, however, point to an answer: traders who ventured to Persia or Afghanistan.

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Re: Nova on PBS... 8 months, 1 week ago #5868

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This sounds really interesting. If you come across a link to view the show from an archive please let me know since I can't watch it due to traveling.

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Re: Nova on PBS... 8 months, 1 week ago #5871

Billabong OFFLINE Banned Not Paid For Comments, Unlike Some! Posts: 359 Karma: 44	Looks interesting. www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient/secrets-viking-sword.html As does this one from 2007. www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient/secrets-samurai-sword.html Now out on video I see.
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Re: Nova on PBS... 8 months, 1 week ago #5872

wickededge NOW ONLINE Administrator Posts: 1457 Karma: 75	Thank you! I'll check it out when I have a better internet connection. Billabong wrote: Looks interesting. www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient/secrets-viking-sword.html As does this one from 2007. www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient/secrets-samurai-sword.html Now out on video I see.
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Re: Nova on PBS... 8 months, 1 week ago #5873

Billabong OFFLINE Banned Not Paid For Comments, Unlike Some! Posts: 359 Karma: 44	DVD for sale at Amazon on the 23rd. www.amazon.com/Nova-Secrets-Artist-Not-Provided/dp/B008V8NRV2 More info. www.kpbs.org/news/2012/oct/09/nova-secre...n=Feed%3A+kpbs%2Ftv+(KPBS+TV%3A+Program+Hightlights)
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Re: Nova on PBS... 8 months, 1 week ago #5957

Billabong OFFLINE Banned Not Paid For Comments, Unlike Some! Posts: 359 Karma: 44	Got a chance to watch this yesterday, found a copy on the net.
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Re: Nova on PBS... 8 months, 1 week ago #5960

cbwx34 NOW ONLINE Moderator Staring contest... Posts: 983 Karma: 84	It can now be watched at PBS's website... www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient/secrets-viking-sword.html also the Samurai sword making episode, which is really good... www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient/secrets-samurai-sword.html
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Re: Nova on PBS... 8 months, 1 week ago #5966

BobNash OFFLINE Expert Boarder Posts: 121 Karma: 81	Awesome - thanks for putting up the links!
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Re: Nova on PBS... 8 months ago #5971

DAUG OFFLINE Senior Boarder Posts: 52 Karma: 8	+1, Very cool and informative program.....really enjoyed that!
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Re: Nova on PBS... 8 months ago #5972

Billabong OFFLINE Banned Not Paid For Comments, Unlike Some! Posts: 359 Karma: 44	cbwx34 wrote: It can now be watched at PBS's website... Yes, thanks for posting my links again.
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