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Mystery grave in Oslo gives up some of its secrets: "Skeletons could date to reign of Inge Krokrygg, King of Norway"
In 2020, the archaeologists at the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU) announced an exciting discovery in Oslo – an ancient grave containing three skeletons. Now, they have gathered additional information on the mystery grave.
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New runic artifacts discovered during excavation at the Medieval Park in Oslo's old town
Archaeologists excavating the Medieval Park in Oslo's old town have discovered eight new finds of runic objects from medieval Oslo (three of bone, three of wood, one of metal, and one possibly of horn). In addition, there is a find of a piece of bone with script-like markings.
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Mystery grave in Oslo gives up some of its secrets: "Skeletons could date to reign of Inge Krokrygg, King of Norway"
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New Viking ship replica launched in Roskilde gets interesting name
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Figurine found in Oslo turns out to be one of the earliest visual representations of falconry in Scandinavia
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Recently discovered Viking boat grave in Norway may hold remains of royals, archaeologists say
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Culture&religion

What are the most important Viking holidays?
The Vikings, like many other pagan cultures, celebrated particular holidays that marked different periods of the year. Prior to the Christianization in the early medieval period, the most important Viking holidays were based on the lunisolar calendar.
Culture&religion

What are the most important Viking holidays?
The Vikings, like many other pagan cultures, celebrated particular holidays that marked different periods of the year. Prior to the Christianization in the early medieval period, the most important Viking holidays were based on the lunisolar calendar.
Legacy

LEGO reveals official images for new Viking Ship and the Midgard Serpent set
As summer draws near, LEGO’s summer line-up is slowly taking shape. The company has now released official photos for a product due out in June – the latest Creator 3-in-1 involving a new Viking Ship and the Midgard Serpent set.
Legacy

LEGO reveals official images for new Viking Ship and the Midgard Serpent set
As summer draws near, LEGO’s summer line-up is slowly taking shape. The company has now released official photos for a product due out in June – the latest Creator 3-in-1 involving a new Viking Ship and the Midgard Serpent set.
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Sverd i fjell: The amazing Viking monument in Norway
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As the corona pandemic subsides, film and TV teams show renewed interest in Vikings
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Resident in Ireland? You're in luck - Netflix is looking for extras for its new "Vikings: Valhalla" series
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Did Vikings really "catch" and kill babies on the tips of their spears?