The Viking hoard was buried in around AD 900 and contains extraordinary items, including brooches, bracelets, pendants and rare relics. BY AMBARISH AWALE A remarkable rock crystal jar from the Galloway Hoard, one of the most significant Viking discoveries in the UK this century, will go on public display for the first time later thisContinue reading “Ancient Viking crystal jar buried over 1,000 years ago to go on public display in Scotland”
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Vikings on the Silk Roads
The Norse ravaged much of Europe for centuries. They were also cosmopolitan explorers who followed trade winds into the Far East. by Neil Price In the middle of the 9th century, in an office somewhere in the Jibāl region of what is now western Iran, a man is dictating to a scribe. It is theContinue reading “Vikings on the Silk Roads”
Hårby Valkyrie: A 1,200-year-old gold Viking Age woman sporting a sword, shield and ponytail
By Kristina Killgrove T he naturalistic female figure was discovered by metal detectorists in the Danish village of Hårby in 2012 and is currently on display at the National Museum of Denmark. The tiny female figurine is just 1.3 inches (3.4 centimeters) tall and weighs 0.4 ounces (13.4 grams). Its body is partly hollow, andContinue reading “Hårby Valkyrie: A 1,200-year-old gold Viking Age woman sporting a sword, shield and ponytail”
The Viking History Of Ribe, Denmark’s Oldest Town
As Denmark’s oldest town, Ribe is a must-visit destination for history lovers and travelers seeking an authentic glimpse into Scandinavia’s Viking Age history and legacy. With its cobbled streets, well-preserved medieval buildings, and a deep connection to its Viking past, Ribe offers a journey through time unlike anywhere else in the country. Ribe: A TownContinue reading “The Viking History Of Ribe, Denmark’s Oldest Town”
Torching tradition as first woman raises the axe for Shetland’s Vikings
The people of Shetland, a group of islands north of Scotland, are welcoming the arrival of spring in dramatic style – by burning viking longships. Up Helly Aa was first celebrated in 1881 and is unique to these islands. But it’s a tradition that is evolving, with a woman at the heart of it forContinue reading “Torching tradition as first woman raises the axe for Shetland’s Vikings”