Archaeology

The Trundholm Sun Chariot: Bronze Age Denmark's Sacred Solar Artifact

Explore Denmark's iconic Bronze Age sun chariot, discovered in 1902. This unique artifact reveals sophisticated metalworking techniques and religious beliefs of prehistoric Northern Europe.

Jarlshof: Scotland's Premier Prehistoric and Norse Settlement

Jarlshof represents one of Scotland's most remarkable archaeological sites, showcasing an extraordinary timeline of human occupation spanning over 4,000 years.

The Alfred Jewel: A Masterpiece of Anglo-Saxon Artistry

In the windswept fields of Somerset, a small yet extraordinary artifact emerged from the earth in 1693, forever changing our understanding of Anglo-Saxon craftsmanship. The Alfred Jewel, a masterpi...

The Pentney Hoard: A Remarkable Anglo-Saxon Archaeological Find

Explore the intricate Trewhiddle-style brooches of the Pentney Hoard, a remarkable 9th-century archaeological find showcasing Anglo-Saxon metalworking genius.

Hammer, Tongs, and History: A Viking Blacksmith's Tools Tell His Story

In 2015, a routine garden project in Sogndalsdalen, Norway, unveiled a treasure trove of Viking-era artifacts that would provide unprecedented insights into the life and social standing of a mediev...

The Bj 581 Grave: Female Warriors of the Viking Age

The archaeological site of Birka, located on the Swedish island of Björkö, has long been a treasure trove of Viking Age discoveries. Among its most significant finds, the Bj 581 grave emerged as a ...

Staffordshire Hoard: England's Greatest Saxon Treasure

On 5 July 2009, an extraordinary archaeological find emerged from the quiet farmlands of Staffordshire, England. Terry Herbert, an amateur metal detectorist, uncovered what would become the largest...

Uncovering a Viking Ship Part Beneath Oslo’s Modern Streets

The discovery of a ship part from the late 11th century beneath the modern streets of Oslo provides a rare glimpse into the transitional period between the Viking Age and the medieval era. Found du...

A Study of Weapon Sacrifices and Power Symbols at Løsning Søndermark

In August 2024, archaeologists from Vejle Museums uncovered an extraordinary Iron Age site at Løsning Søndermark, near Hedensted, Denmark. Conducted in conjunction with the expansion of the E45 mot...

Skuldelev Ships: Viking Defense, Trade, and Naval Innovation

The Skuldelev ships represent one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in medieval maritime history. Deliberately scuttled in the Roskilde Fjord during the 11th century, these five ve...