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”
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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”
1000-YEAR-OLD VIKING AGE TREASURE HOARD UNCOVERED IN STOCKHOLM
To see more Viking articles, click here. Archaeologists from Arkeologerna have uncovered a 1000-year-old Viking Age treasure hoard in Täby, Stockholm. The discovery was made during excavations of a Viking settlement where the researchers found the remains of 20 houses and structures that date from AD 400, continuing into the Viking Age (AD 800-1050) andContinue reading “1000-YEAR-OLD VIKING AGE TREASURE HOARD UNCOVERED IN STOCKHOLM”
Ancient Viking slab warned of ‘ominous’ climate catastrophe
To see more Viking articles, click here. By SEAN MARTIN PUBLISHED: 14:38, Mon, Mar 16, 2020 AN ANCIENT Viking slab spoke of an impending climate catastrophe and how there would be a battle between “warmth and cold and life and death.” The Rok Stone, a Viking runestone erected in the ninth century in central Sweden, has provedContinue reading “Ancient Viking slab warned of ‘ominous’ climate catastrophe”