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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...

Archaeologists Discover Viking Hunters Refuge on Historic Trail

Journey through time as we explore the recent excavations at Holmetjønn, uncovering twin cabin sites that span from the Viking Age to the 19th century. Learn how these discoveries are shedding new ...

Viking Silver Unearthed: Thrall's House Reveals Unexpected Treasure Trove

A routine archaeological survey in southern Norway has yielded an extraordinary discovery, shedding new light on Viking society and challenging our preconceptions about Norse social structures. As ...

New Research Exposes Higher Violence Levels Among Norwegian Vikings Compared to Danish Counterparts

A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the University of Oslo, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), and the University of South Florida has unveiled stark difference...

Discovery of Silver Viking Age Armbands Sheds Light on Denmark’s Historical Significance

In an intriguing archaeological discovery, Gustav Bruunsgaard, a 22-year-old archaeology student from Aarhus University, uncovered a significant trove of silver Viking Age armbands while metal dete...

Archaeologists Urge Hikers to Watch for Artifacts as Norway’s Snow Melts

 As the mountains of Western Norway experience an unusually warm summer, archaeologists are issuing a call to hikers to remain vigilant. This surge in temperatures has led to the exposure of ancien...

Preserving the Gjellestad Viking Ship: Urgent Actions and National Responsibility

The Gjellestad Viking Ship, discovered in 2018 amidst a field at Gjellestad farm, has become a focal point of urgent archaeological concern. Initially uncovered by archaeologist Sigrid Mannsåker Gu...

Exploring the Legacy of Danish Slave Ships in Costa Rica

In the depths off the coast of Costa Rica lie remnants that may unlock a pivotal chapter in Danish maritime history. Marine archaeologists from the Viking Ship Museum and the National Museum of Den...

Recreating a Viking Age Anchor: A Historic Feat at the Viking Ship Museum

 At the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde, Denmark, a remarkable endeavor is underway: the recreation of a Viking Age anchor. This project, a collaboration with blacksmithing students from England, of...

Preserving the Oseberg Sleds: A Critical Conservation Effort

In the annals of Viking history, the Oseberg find stands as one of the most significant archaeological discoveries. Among the treasures unearthed in the early 20th century are three intricately car...