Archaeology

The Urnes Brooch: A Window into Viking and Medieval Scandinavian Fashion

The Urnes brooch, with its distinctive animal motifs, emerged as a fashionable accessory during the late Viking Age and early Middle Ages. Recent findings in Norway have shed new light on the popul...

The Discovery of a Medieval Gaming Piece with Runic Inscription in Norway

In 2023, a routine sewer repair in Trondheim, Norway, led to a remarkable archaeological discovery—a gaming piece dating back to the medieval era, inscribed with runes. This finding, rare in both i...

The Mysterious Buddha Bucket from a Viking Grave

The Oseberg burial mound, discovered in 1904 on a farm in Tønsberg, Norway, contained an array of artifacts that have long fascinated archaeologists and historians. Among these relics was a remarka...

The Svingerud Runestone: The World's Oldest Known Viking Inscription

The discovery of the world's oldest known rune stone in Norway has reshaped our understanding of early Scandinavian writing systems. Found in 2021 during an archaeological excavation at a grave fie...

Gotland's Spillings Hoard: Exploring the Largest Viking Silver Hoard

In the world of archaeology, some discoveries are like whispers from the past. Others are more like shouts. The Spillings Hoard? It's a veritable roar, echoing across more than a millennium to chal...

Gotland's Golden Discovery: The Rone Hoard and Viking Age Trade Networks

Explore the global connections of the Viking Age through the lens of Gotland's Rone Hoard. This remarkable treasure trove reveals a world of long-distance trade, skilled craftsmanship, and cultural...

Orkney's Maeshowe: A Neolithic Wonder with Viking Graffiti

Discover Maeshowe, a Neolithic masterpiece in Orkney. From its winter solstice alignment to Norse runic inscriptions, delve into the secrets of this UNESCO World Heritage site and its place in preh...

Winter's Chariots: The Oseberg Sleighs and Viking Craftsmanship

In the frozen landscapes of Viking-age Norway, where fjords cut deep into the earth and northern lights dance across winter skies, a different kind of artistry once glided across the snow. The Oseb...

Iron and Honor: The Tale of the Gjermundbu Helmet

In the mists of Viking legend and lore, one artifact stands out as a beacon of historical truth - the Gjermundbu helmet. This remarkable piece of Norse craftsmanship, discovered by chance in a Norw...

Exploring the Salme Ship Burials and Their Impact on Viking History

The Vikings have captured our imaginations for centuries. Images of these fierce warriors traversing the seas in their iconic vessels are ingrained in popular culture. However, much of what we know...