How England’s first king used an unexpected weapon to defeat the Vikings
When England’s first true king confronted Viking power in the north, one of his most effective weapons became his manipulation of loyalty. By James OsborneBy the early 10th century, the concept of a unified England was still an unfinished project. Despite Alfred the Great’s victories against the Vikings – and the consolidating achievements of his…
Wawa Runestone reveals mysterious Viking-era carvings in Ontario
Hidden beneath layers of moss and time, a remarkable archaeological find has emerged from the forests of northern Ontario. The so-called ‘Wawa Runestone’ features over 250 Nordic runes and may be the longest known inscription of its kind on the continent. By Bill SteerMost archaeological discoveries in Canada are linked to the First Peoples. After…
600-year-old Viking shipwreck is the largest of its kind
The medieval ‘cog’ was nearly 92 feet long and featured castles on its bow and stern. BY ANDREW PAUL Archaeologists in Denmark say a sunken Viking ship near Copenhagen is the largest boat of its kind ever discovered—and that’s saying something. At nearly 92 feet long, the 600-year-old vessel is also one of the best…
Archaeologists make huge breakthrough with over 1,100 year-old Viking discovery on farm
When Tårn Sigve Schmidt decided to consult archaeologists before altering his farm, he had no idea the land held secrets from the Viking Age. BY ALLISON BLOOM Norwegian farmer Tårn Sigve Schmidt’s instincts were right when he decided to contact archaeologists before carving a new road onto his mountainous farm. Working near Årdal, a region…
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