Archaeology

The 11th-Century Viking Well Found Under Dublin Lidl Store

Uncover the 11th-century Hiberno-Norse structure under Dublin's Aungier Street Lidl: sunken floor, cistern, glass viewing panels from 2020 excavation by IAC.

New Research Targets King's Mound for Ivar the Boneless' Lost Grave

Archaeologist Steve Dickinson claims a 60m mound in west Cumbria, called King's Mound or Coningeshou, may cover Ivar the Boneless' ship burial—potentially the UK's first Viking monumental example, ...

Anglo-Saxon Art and Jewelry: Brooches in Cultural and Germanic Context

Discover the material mastery of Anglo‑Saxon brooches—cloisonné, crescents, cruciforms—and their shared Germanic heritage with Gothic fibulae.

The Gilton Amulets: Anglo-Saxon Symbols of Thor and Gungnir

A rare Anglo-Saxon cremation in Kent revealed amulets shaped like Þunor’s hammer and Wōden’s spear—locally made, predating Viking influence by centuries.

The Jelling Stone Controversy: Rewriting Denmark's Viking Past?

Håkon Glørstad's new theory questions the 10th-century origins of the Jelling Stones, offering a fresh perspective on Denmark’s medieval past and national identity.

What Made Viking Arm Rings So Significant?

Discover how Viking warriors used silver arm rings as currency, loyalty tokens, and spiritual emblems in a sophisticated maritime civilization.

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.