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ENGLAND, EUROPE, WORLD

Ivar the Boneless | Viking Leader & Commander of Great Heathen Army who Conquered Much of England

Ivar the Boneless | Viking Leader & Commander of Great Heathen Army who Conquered Much of England Starting with the 793 AD attack on Lindisfarne’s island monastery, Viking raids on England had become almost routine, but this changed for the worse in 865 AD, and the English faced what they called “The Great Heathen Army.” … Continue reading Ivar the Boneless | Viking Leader & Commander of Great Heathen Army who Conquered Much of England →

EUROPE, GERMANY, WORLD

An archaeologist finds 100’s of silver artifacts from the reign of Viking ruler Harald Bluetooth

An archaeologist unearths 100’s of silver artifacts from the reign of Viking ruler Harald Bluetooth, including 1,000-year-old coins, rings, and a Thor’s hammer Hundreds of 1,000-year-old silver coins, rings, pearls, and bracelets are among treasures unearthed from the time of a legendary Viking ruler. Clues to the location of the haul were first discovered by … Continue reading An archaeologist finds 100’s of silver artifacts from the reign of Viking ruler Harald Bluetooth →

EUROPE, NORWAY, WORLD

Viking sword discovery: Hunter finds a 1,100-year-old weapon on Norwegian mountain

Viking sword discovery: Hunter finds a 1,100-year-old weapon on Norwegian mountain Researchers were able to determine that the sword dates back to 850-950 AD, and was likely owned by a Viking swordsman. Reindeer hunters in Norway were surprised to find an amazingly well-preserved Viking sword while they were hunting in a high altitude area. Secrets … Continue reading Viking sword discovery: Hunter finds a 1,100-year-old weapon on Norwegian mountain →

EUROPE, NORWAY, WORLD

Archeologists believe Norway find is rare Viking ship burial

Archeologists believe Norway find is rare Viking ship burial Archeologists believe they have found a rare Viking ship burial site in a region of Norway known for its Viking-era treasures, Norwegian officials said Monday. Using ground-penetrating radar (GPR), experts found a ship-shaped anomaly near other Viking burial mounds in the Borre Park in Vestfold county, … Continue reading Archeologists believe Norway find is rare Viking ship burial →

DENMARK, EUROPE, WORLD

Radar Reveals an Ancient Artifacts & Treasure in Scandinavia’s First Viking City

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Radar Reveals an Ancient Artifacts & Treasure in Scandinavia’s First Viking City Archaeologist have been busy excavating beneath the streets of Ribe, the first Viking city ever established in Scandinavia, and have found a treasure trove of ancient artifacts. Ribe, which can be discovered in west Denmark, is the subject of important new research that … Continue reading Radar Reveals an Ancient Artifacts & Treasure in Scandinavia’s First Viking City →

EUROPE, SCOTLAND, WORLD

Uncovered Viking Funeral Ship In Scotland Contains Treasure Trove Of Ancient Relics

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Uncovered Viking Funeral Ship In Scotland Contains Treasure Trove Of Ancient Relics A boat which for 1,000 years served as the grave of a high-status Viking has revealed some of its secrets, according to the first detailed report of the iconic discovery. The tomb, originally unearthed in 2011 on the Ardnamurchan peninsula in western Scotland, … Continue reading Uncovered Viking Funeral Ship In Scotland Contains Treasure Trove Of Ancient Relics →

EUROPE, SWEDEN, WORLD

Eight-year-old Swedish-American girl pulls pre-Viking era sword from lake

Eight-year-old Swedish-American girl pulls pre-Viking era sword from lake An 8- year – old girl on vacation with her family discovered a  pre – Viking Era Sword in a Swedish lake, leading to locals jokingly naming her the “Queen of Sweden.” The ancient artifact was found by Swedish – American Saga Vanecek while playing in … Continue reading Eight-year-old Swedish-American girl pulls pre-Viking era sword from lake →

MEDIEVAL, WORLD

Mass grave of Viking army contained slaughtered children to help dead reach afterlife, experts believe

Mass grave of Viking army contained slaughtered children to help dead reach afterlife, experts believe A mass grave of Viking warriors found in Derbyshire was accompanied by slaughtered children in a burial ritual enacted to help the dead reach the afterlife, archaeologists believe. Experts from the University of Bristol have reexamined a huge pit of bones uncovered … Continue reading Mass grave of Viking army contained slaughtered children to help dead reach afterlife, experts believe →