BY STEPHEN SMITH Dozens of ancient gold-foil figures depicting images of Norse gods have been unearthed in Norway, archaeologists said, marking at least the third discovery of treasures in the country in recent weeks. According to the Museum of Cultural History in Oslo, a total of 35 gold pieces have been found at the site of aContinue reading “Ancient gold treasures depicting Norse gods unearthed in Norway: “A very special find””
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Cannibalism was a common funeral ritual in Europe 15,000 years ago, study finds
By Amarachi Orie Cannibalism was a routine funerary practice in Europe about 15,000 years ago, with people eating their dead not out of necessity but rather as part of their culture, according to a new study. While researchers previously found gnawed bones and human skulls that had been modified into cups at Gough’s Cave in England,Continue reading “Cannibalism was a common funeral ritual in Europe 15,000 years ago, study finds”
5 tiny gold foil figures have been found at a temple in Norway
By Taylor Nicioli Each measuring just under 1 centimeter tall, and the width of a fingernail, five newly unearthed mysterious gold treasures found in Hov, Norway, could help unlock secrets of an ancient society, scientists say. The tiny pieces — intricately detailed gold foil figures discovered during excavations of a pagan religious temple — are aContinue reading “5 tiny gold foil figures have been found at a temple in Norway”
Norwegian Archaeologists Are Salvaging Priceless Artifacts From Melting Glaciers—Before It’s Too Late
The team has uncovered thousands of objects in the Innlandet region, including a 3,000-year-old arrow. By Richard Whiddington There is surely little upside to the environmental changes posed by global warming, but nevertheless, a group of Norwegian archaeologists is seizing the opportunities presented by the country’s rapidly melting glaciers. That group is Glacier Archaeology Program—snappy internet alias: Secrets ofContinue reading “Norwegian Archaeologists Are Salvaging Priceless Artifacts From Melting Glaciers—Before It’s Too Late”
Viking Queen Thyra’s Power And Position Revealed On Famous Jelling Runestones
Using 3D scanners, archaeologists have also identified the person who carved these 10th-century runes. Written by DR. RUSSELL MOUL Today we recognize that handwriting is unique to each person. From the way we form our letters to the amount of pressure we place on pen and paper, the details of our individual writing can beContinue reading “Viking Queen Thyra’s Power And Position Revealed On Famous Jelling Runestones”