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Archaeologists Uncover 1,100-Year-Old Viking Boat Grave of Woman and Her Dog on Senja Island, Norway

Archaeologists Uncover 1,100-Year-Old Viking Boat Grave of Woman and Her Dog on Senja Island, Norway In a remarkable archaeological discovery on Norway’s remote Senja Island, experts have unearthed a remarkably well-preserved 1,100-year-old Viking boat grave belonging to a woman of notable local status — and her loyal canine companion. The find, revealed by archaeologists from … Continue reading Archaeologists Uncover 1,100-Year-Old Viking Boat Grave of Woman and Her Dog on Senja Island, Norway →

EUROPE, NORWAY, WORLD

Archaeologists Uncovered Rich Viking Women’s Graves in Norway

Archaeologists Uncovered Rich Viking Women’s Graves in Norway Archaeologists have discovered a wealth of Viking Age history on a treasure trove at Skumsnes farm in Fitjar, Norway’s west coast. Three graves of high-status women from the early ninth century have been discovered during excavations. There may be as many as 20 graves at the site. … Continue reading Archaeologists Uncovered Rich Viking Women’s Graves in Norway →

EUROPE, NORWAY, WORLD

Viking sword with ‘very rare’ inscription discovered on family farm in Norway

Viking sword with ‘very rare’ inscription discovered on family farm in Norway While clearing a field on his farm, a Norwegian man discovered a rare Viking Age sword that’s thought to be 1,000 years old. “We were about to start sowing grass on a field that has not been plowed for many years,” Øyvind Tveitane … Continue reading Viking sword with ‘very rare’ inscription discovered on family farm in Norway →

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Norway Couple Find Viking Age Grave Under house.

Norway Couple Find Viking Age Grave Under Their House A Norwegian couple got quite the shock when renovating their old family house near Bodø in northern Norway this month. After removing the floorboards and some sand with the intention to install insulation, the couple discovered several rocks. They continued digging and spotted something glittering in … Continue reading Norway Couple Find Viking Age Grave Under house. →

EUROPE, SWEDEN, WORLD

Three Strange Skull Modifications Discovered in Viking Women

Three Strange Skull Modifications Discovered in Viking Women In recent years, research has provided evidence for permanent body modification in the Viking Age. The latest of these investigations focused on the discovery of three Viking Age women from the Baltic Sea island of Gotland who had their skulls lengthened. This investigation sheds light on the … Continue reading Three Strange Skull Modifications Discovered in Viking Women →

EUROPE, IRELAND, WORLD

A skeleton of a Viking child uncovered during Dublin archaeological dig

A skeleton of a Viking child uncovered during Dublin archaeological dig A child’s skeleton dating to the Viking age has been discovered in Ireland. The unearthing of the 9th or 10th century AD skeleton of an almost complete child is a significant one, but it is also mysterious. What makes this finding interesting is that … Continue reading A skeleton of a Viking child uncovered during Dublin archaeological dig →

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An incredible 1,000-year-old Viking burial site found in Norway belonged to ‘Iron Age elite’

An incredible 1,000-year-old Viking burial site found in Norway belonged to ‘Iron Age elite’ A hidden surprise was uncovered by archaeological excavation in Trondheim, Norway – the unmistakable traces of a boat submerged under Torvet, the market square of the city. In the last available moments, before archaeologists decided to finish their exploration, the discovery … Continue reading An incredible 1,000-year-old Viking burial site found in Norway belonged to ‘Iron Age elite’ →