The massThe Vikings are often portrayed as fearsome raiders, willing to destroy anything that stood in the way of their conquests throughout Europe. But a new archaeological discovery in Denmark paints a more nuanced picture of these seafaring Norsemen. By SARAH KUTA The Vikings are often portrayed as fearsome raiders, willing to destroy anything thatContinue reading “Were Vikings Really ‘Uncivilized’ Barbarians? Large Textile-Production Site Discovered in Denmark Challenges That Stereotype”
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Were Vikings Really ‘Uncivilized’ Barbarians? Large Textile-Production Site Discovered in Denmark Challenges That Stereotype
The massive settlement, which spans more than a million square feet, likely dates to the late Iron Age or early Viking Age between 600 and 950 C.E. By SARAH KUTA The Vikings are often portrayed as fearsome raiders, willing to destroy anything that stood in the way of their conquests throughout Europe. But a newContinue reading “Were Vikings Really ‘Uncivilized’ Barbarians? Large Textile-Production Site Discovered in Denmark Challenges That Stereotype”
Braided gold Viking arm-ring discovered by amateur metal detectorist on Isle of Man
Around 1,000 years ago, this Viking Age arm-ring from the Isle of Man was likely used not only to display its owner’s wealth but also to serve as currency in financial transactions. By Laura Geggel An amateur metal detectorist has discovered a 1,000-year-old gold Viking arm-ring — a piece of craftsmanship created by braiding together eightContinue reading “Braided gold Viking arm-ring discovered by amateur metal detectorist on Isle of Man”
50 Viking Age burials discovered in Denmark, including a woman in a rare ‘Viking wagon’
Finding a Viking Age burial ground of this size is rare, in part because Scandinavian soil doesn’t preserve skeletons well. By Tom Metcalfe An extraordinary Viking burial ground with the almost-complete skeletons of roughly 50 people has been unearthed in Denmark during preparations to lay electrical cables. The discoveries were made near the village of ÅsumContinue reading “50 Viking Age burials discovered in Denmark, including a woman in a rare ‘Viking wagon’”
Scientists realize ‘Viking’ shipwreck is something else entirely
A more than 500-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Sweden isn’t a Viking vessel after all, scientists have found. By Tom Metcalfe A 15th-century shipwreck off the coast of Sweden may be Scandinavia’s oldest shipwreck built in the innovative “carvel” style — a design that gave it the strength to carry heavy cannons, archaeologists say. TheContinue reading “Scientists realize ‘Viking’ shipwreck is something else entirely”