Tag: archaeology
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Viking Woman Buried with Her Dog
A Viking Woman buried with her dog was found in Norway. The boat burial also included brooches with silver thread.
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Viking-Era Grave Confounds Archaeologists
A Viking-era grave containing a woman with shells covering her jaw raises a mystery for the archaeologists.
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Viking Hygiene: The Evidence of Better Habits
Was Viking hygiene better than the hygiene of other Europeans? The experts are divided as is the evidence.
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Moesgaard Museum: Surprise Viking Graves May Link to Bluetooth
Moesgaard Museum announced the finding of 30 graves in Lisbjerg and says they may be linked to Harald Bluetooth.
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Viking Grave Site Holds Boat, Woman and Dog
A Viking grave site on Senja Island, just beneath the topsoil, holds a boat, woman and dog among its treasures.
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Asum Viking Graves Offer Unique Look at Viking Life
Viking graves in Denmark yielded well preserved skeletons that could have a large impact on the current knowledge of the viking age.
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Viking Age Toy Discovery: Pig, Bear, Dog or…
A Viking Age Toy Discovery is rare, but what kind of animal is this toy? Get the facts and weigh in with your guess.
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Boats that Vikings Used: Beyond the Longship
The boats that Vikings used were varied and specialized. The longship may be iconic, but in this article, we go beyond them.
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Hune Longhouse: A Great Viking Find
Hune Longhouse is one of the largest Viking finds in the last decade. Archaeologists connect it to Bluetooth.
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Viking Cloth Money: How Viking Women Wove Wealth
Viking cloth money was regulated and standardized, but who was setting the standards to make sure the weaving could be done right?
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The Story of Guédelon Castle
Guedelon Castle and its experimental archaeology provide inspiration for Asgard Alaska. Learn about their process in this article.
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Hedeby: Scandinavia’s Southernmost Town in the Viking Age
Hedeby, the southernmost town in Scandinavia during the Viking Age, was one of the most important Viking trade centers.
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The Oseberg Ship: Buried, Reconstructed, Preserved
The Oseberg Ship is one of the best-preserved Viking ships to be found. It was buried, reconstructed, and is being preserved.
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The Impact of the Norse on Scottish Culture
The article explores some of the complex historical and cultural ties between Scotland and the Norse during the Viking Age.
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The Sad History of Tjernagelhaugen (the Sword Nail Cairn)
Tjernagelshaugen, or Sword Nail Cairn, stood for over 3,000 years before it was replaced in 1983 with a short-lived shortwave radio tower.
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Viking Longhouse: Size, Interior and Materials
The Viking longhouse was central to a Viking’s home life. The builders used materials at hand and adapted to their location.
