Viking
New LED technology helps archaeologists uncover details invisible to the naked eye
Instead of using standard white light to illuminate the soil, the Danish prototype uses LEDs set to 16 different wavelengths, ranging from near-ultraviolet to near-infrared.
Rare coin from reign of Norway’s King Olaf found for first time since 1924 among Viking hoard
Independent researcher points to Cumbria as resting place of legendary Viking Ivar the Boneless
Oseberg leads the way: Oslo’s Viking Ship Museum begins final move of a 1,200-year-old fleet
Forgotten king created England 141 years before William the Conqueror, yet is unknown today
Cambridge professor launches campaign to restore Æthelstan to British history after 1,100 years of neglect despite unifying the kingdom in 927.
An ivory Viking ‘king’ figurine unveiled in Denmark upends the barbarian stereotype
"I felt like a Viking was watching me," said the curator after rediscovering a 3‑cm game piece from 1796 in an Oslofjord burial, unstudied in the museum for over 200 years.
Proof in the Silver: Vikings Were Traders, Not Just Raiders
Islamic coins and Anglo-Saxon bullion found together in the Bedale hoard prove the existence of a global economy long before globalization.
Viking Age dogs in Finland were locally bred, new DNA study finds
Ancient DNA shows no evidence of imported dogs in Luistari burials.
Hidden Viking necropolis connected to King Harald Bluetooth discovered in Denmark
Archaeologists believe the graves may belong to a noble family connected to King Harald Bluetooth.
Woman and her dog found together in Viking boat burial
'Only the elite would receive a burial like this,' said archaeologist Anja Roth Niemi.
Metal detectorist unearths 1,000-year-old Viking gold arm ring on the Isle of Man
The arm-ring was likely used both as jewelry and currency, demonstrating Viking-era practices.
New study reveals pregnant women in Viking society depicted as warriors
A silver figurine from a 10th-century burial depicts a pregnant woman wearing a helmet, challenging traditional views.
Cistercian monks unknowingly used Viking-traded sealskin for book covers
The study found a strong trade network between Greenland Norse and French abbeys, linking Cistercians to broader economies, including the fur trade with Viking descendants.
Rare iron Viking bracelet discovered in marsh on Öland
Only three iron Viking bracelets are among over 1,000 preserved in the National Historical Museum, making this find particularly valuable.
