Author Archives: Jules William Press

Researchers stunned as melting ice reveals ancient Viking treasures: ‘It was like the glacier was giving us a gift’

“One of them was just lying on the ice, completely intact.” By Alyssa Ochs Like so many critical ice formations worldwide, Norway’s glaciers are melting at an alarming rate as global temperatures steadily increase.  Underneath those dwindling layers of ice, archaeologists are discovering medieval and Viking-era artifacts and learning more about the ancient people whoContinue reading “Researchers stunned as melting ice reveals ancient Viking treasures: ‘It was like the glacier was giving us a gift’”

Supposed Viking ship turned out to be a 15th-century vessel

By Raquel Brandao A shipwreck resting about 20 miles south of Stockholm, known as “Wreck 5,” has a new identity. It was long filed under “Viking,” but fresh fieldwork shows it is a late medieval vessel built with flush planking, a style that changed how ships carried people, cargo, and weapons.  The wreck lies inContinue reading “Supposed Viking ship turned out to be a 15th-century vessel”