By JAMES BROOKS AASUM, Denmark (AP) — In a village in central Denmark, archeologists made a landmark discovery that could hold important clues to the Viking era: a burial ground, containing some 50 “exceptionally well-preserved” skeletons. “This is such an exciting find because we found these skeletons that are so very, very well preserved,” said archeologistContinue reading “50 well-preserved Viking Age skeletons unearthed in Denmark”
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‘Spectacular silver treasure’ from Viking Age unearthed by college student on farm in Denmark
By Jennifer Nalewicki A metal detectorist found more than a half dozen pieces of silver jewelry while exploring farmland in Denmark. A college student in Denmark has unearthed a “spectacular silver treasure” of Viking Age jewelry that doubled as money. Gustav Bruunsgaard, a metal detectorist and archaeology student at Aarhus University, was exploring farmland near Elsted, a town northContinue reading “‘Spectacular silver treasure’ from Viking Age unearthed by college student on farm in Denmark”
Viking king’s coin find of ‘national significance’
By Katy Prickett A rare coin minted by a Viking warlord after he became a Christian king is “the first in the country” to benefit from a new Treasure Act definition on “the basis of national significance”, an expert has said. The silver penny was made for Athelstan II, better known as Guthrum, who led aContinue reading “Viking king’s coin find of ‘national significance’”
Did Vikings drag ships across land to avoid dangerous Scottish seas?
By Steven McKenzie Archaeologists are investigating the possibility Vikings used shortcuts over land to help them move warships and smaller boats around Scotland’s west coast. Tarbert in Kintyre is among potential locations where boats were dragged over low-lying land to reach different areas of sea and destinations beyond. The practice, called portage, would have savedContinue reading “Did Vikings drag ships across land to avoid dangerous Scottish seas?”
Digs suggest leafy village once saw Viking horrors
By Greig Watson The peaceful rural village of Repton in Derbyshire is thought to have witnessed a pivotal blood-soaked moment in British history – and an expert says it deserves national recognition. A chilling truth – which sounds like a cross between a horror movie and an apocalyptic thriller – hides behind a picture ofContinue reading “Digs suggest leafy village once saw Viking horrors”