Nearly 300 silver coins believed to be more than 1,000 years old have been discovered near a Viking fortress site in northwestern Denmark, a museum said Thursday. The rare trove — lying in two spots not far apart — was unearthed by a young girl who was metal detecting in a cornfield last autumn. “A hoard likeContinue reading ““Very rare” 1,000-year-old Viking coins unearthed by young girl who was metal detecting in a Danish cornfield”
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Bracteates as Part of Rituals
Bracteates were thin golden sheets stamped with North West Germanic motifs. A recent overview shows how they were included in various rituals in Northwestern Europe ca. 400-600. Rituals and Language of Power. Migration Period bracteates and their Deposition as Grave goodsBy Axel HansenIn Lund Archaeological Review (2020-21) Vol 26-27OPEN ACCESS A Migration Period bracteate (fromContinue reading “Bracteates as Part of Rituals”
Did Vikings Have Tattoos? Real Norse Body Art Is Filled With Mystery
Were the Vikings tall and tatted or is this just Hollywood hoo-ha? By TOM HALE Viking-inspired tattoos with Norse imagery and runes have become somewhat in vogue in the era of Pinterest-inspired body art, but did the Vikings actually have tattoos? There’s no solid archaeological evidence that tattoos were common in the Viking age sinceContinue reading “Did Vikings Have Tattoos? Real Norse Body Art Is Filled With Mystery”
Sensational archaeological discovery in Norway confirms Viking saga
To see more Viking articles, click here. Archaeologists working in Trondheim in Norway are amazed by the discovery of a human skeleton in the bottom of an abandoned castle well. The skeleton provides evidence that confirms dramatic historical events mentioned in the Sagas. The location and contents of the well are mentioned in Sverre’s Saga,Continue reading “Sensational archaeological discovery in Norway confirms Viking saga”
Archaeologists discovered a Medieval shipwreck in near perfect condition at the bottom of Norway’s largest lake
To see more Viking articles, click here. By Erin Snodgrass A team of Norwegian researchers uncovered a maritime miracle while mapping a massive lake bed last month. Archaeologists discovered a near-pristine shipwreck they believe to be up to 700 years old at the bottom of Norway’s largest lake, Mjøsa, during a government research mission. TheContinue reading “Archaeologists discovered a Medieval shipwreck in near perfect condition at the bottom of Norway’s largest lake”