He goes to kill the beast, to prove that he can be a Viking warrior, too. But he can't do it. Instead, Hiccup helps the dragon, names him Toothless, and they become friends.

What were the Vikings like? Learn about Viking warriors, their weapons and their boats in this BBC Bitesize year 5/6 primary history guide.

“ Bloodaxe ,” Amazon Prime Video ‘s upcoming series about Viking warrior Erik Bloodaxe, has found its lead actor in Xavier Molyneux. “Bloodaxe” is created by Michael Hirst and his son, Horatio Hirst.

Although rare, the Viking sword is not unique. Viking graves often contained a warrior's weapons, and more than 3,000 have been found in Norway. (Image credit: Joakim Wintervoll) ...