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Excavation Reveals Wealthy Women Buried in Coastal Viking Cemetery

A rare Hedeby coin and 46 beads: new finds from Viking graves at Skumsnes reveal connections to Denmark, Ireland, and beyond.

Dendrochronology Confirms Oslo’s King's Wharf Origins in 1288

Timber from medieval Oslo’s King’s Wharf shows ties to Norway’s royal history, dating back to 1287–88 with remarkable precision.

Viking Longhouse and Grave Discovered in Hjørungavåg

Archaeological excavations in Hjørungavåg, Western Norway, have unveiled significant remnants from the Viking Age, including traces of a longhouse and a burial site. These findings, coupled with ar...

Rune-Inscribed Game Pieces Found in Tønsberg Harbour

Archaeological discoveries in Tønsberg, one of Norway’s oldest cities, have unearthed a fascinating glimpse into medieval life. At the heart of the findings are a fire-damaged game piece and a rune...

The £3 Million Viking Treasure Heist and Its Legal Fallout

In a saga that bridges the distant past with modern legal battles, Layton Davies and George Powell's discovery of a £3 million Viking treasure hoard has led to a lengthy sentence extension after Da...

Norwegian Team Reconstructs Urnes Portal to Study Medieval Techniques

For over 150 years, the Urnes Stave Church has been a magnet for art, historians, archaeologists, and architects. This UNESCO World Heritage site, listed since 1979, houses one of Norway's most int...

New Viking Museum in Oslo Faces Delays and Budget Cuts

In the picturesque setting of Bygdøy, Oslo, a monumental project is unfolding that promises to revolutionize our understanding and experience of Viking history. The Museum of the Viking Age, an amb...

Viking Age Artifacts Emerge from Melting Norwegian Glaciers

In the rugged mountains of Norway, a race against time is unfolding. As climate change causes glaciers to retreat at an unprecedented rate, archaeologists within the Secrets of the Ice program are ...

Modern Technology Decodes Viking Age Oseberg Tapestries

In a groundbreaking fusion of ancient artistry and cutting-edge technology, researchers are shedding new light on the enigmatic Oseberg tapestries, offering unprecedented insights into Viking Age c...

Amateur Archaeologists Uncover Hundreds of Ancient Rock Carvings in Norway

In a remarkable display of citizen science and archaeological enthusiasm, three friends from Norway's Østfold region have revolutionized the hunt for ancient rock art, uncovering nearly 600 new pet...