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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 ...
Read moreViking 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 ...
Read moreNew 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...
Read moreDiscovery 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...
Read moreArchaeologists 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...
Read morePreserving 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 MannsĂĄker Gu...
Read moreExploring 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...
Read moreRecreating 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...
Read morePreserving 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...
Read morePotential Viking Marketplace Discovered at Utstein Monastery in Norway
In a fascinating turn of events, archaeologists have uncovered evidence suggesting the presence of a Viking Age marketplace on a small Norwegian island. This discovery is reshaping our understandin...
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