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The Best of Birka: Top 6 finds from Sweden’s premier Viking site
Unearthing some of the best Viking archaeological treasures from this UNESCO World Heritage site.4 days ago — News -
Green thumb digs up Denmark’s largest Viking treasure hoard in Rebild
A keen gardener has accidentally discovered a remarkable hoard of Viking Age treasure in northern Denmark, the largest yet uncovered in the Scandinavian nation.2 weeks ago — News -
New research shines light on the curious cultural identity of "Conquest Man"
Genetic research into the skeleton of a man who died in the period after the Norman conquest of Anglo-Saxon England reveals the blurred identities of early medieval England.2 weeks ago — News -
New battle-site analysis could pinpoint burial place of Ubbe Ragnarsson
Paul Harper believes Alfred the Great’s historic Battle of Cynwit took place at Castle Hill in Devon.3 weeks ago — News -
How did sailors sleep aboard Viking ships?
We know people from Norse societies were some of the most intrepid sailors of the early medieval period. Given their preference to take the high seas for long voyages, what were their arrangements for sleeping whilst onboard?4 weeks ago — Culture and religion -
Sacred Turf: Medieval monastery found under Danish football pitch
Archaeologists have used groundbreaking technology to uncover the remains of a 13th-century monastery in Roskilde, Denmark.1 month ago — News -
A Christian Viking: Why conversion did not necessarily end raiding
Changing hearts and souls is one thing, but changing societal behavior is quite another. We look at why the Christianization of Scandinavia did not see the cessation of Viking raids.1 month ago — Culture and religion -
Long after your last raid: Aging in the era of Vikings
In an era of societal instability, widespread violence, and Viking raids, growing old was certainly a different experience for people living throughout the Viking Age. We look at how Viking societies dealt with the process of aging and the elderly.2 months ago — Culture and religion -
Silver under the soil: What Viking hoards reveal about wealth, fear, and trade
Some of the most valuable sources for understanding people in Norse societies are buried 6 feet under. We look at the practicalities and psychology of Viking hoards.2 months ago — History -
What happened to the Rurik dynasty?
Ruling a huge swathe of Eastern Europe during the medieval period, this dynasty was said to have been founded by Viking warriors. Their legacy stretches long after the last Viking ship ever sailed and was instrumental in the making of modern Russia.2 months ago — History
