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Discover maritime heritage at the Vasa Museum in Stockholm
No other wooden ship salvaged from centuries ago is so well preserved – the Vasa is Sweden’s prime visitor attraction.3 hours ago — Scandinavia -
Rare Byzantine gold coin found in Innlandet County, Norway
A metal detectorist in the municipality of Vestre Slidre has just found a gold coin from Byzantium, perhaps brought to Norway by the 11th-century ruler Harald Hardrada.3 days ago — News -
Follow in the footsteps of the Vikings with STOEX history tours in Stockholm, Sweden
Discover Norse history within easy reach of the Swedish capital.4 days ago — Partner content -
The voyage of Saga Farmann part 3: The Oseberg legacy
How a reconstructed Viking ship, Saga Farmann, made it all the way from Norway to Istanbul – and what awaits the craft and the crew after their successful odyssey through Europe.6 days ago — News -
Viking-era graves found in the heart of Gothenburg, Sweden
A report just published by the Gothenburg City Museum confirms that the graves found in Burgårdsparken this summer date to the Viking era.1 week ago — News -
Norwegian metal detectorist shares his story of unearthing rare Viking silver
A metal detectorist made headlines around the world in recent days after finding Viking silver in a farmer's field in Innlandet County, Norway. Jørgen Strande now speaks with The Viking Herald about his discovery.1 week ago — News -
The voyage of Saga Farmann part 2: Istanbul and beyond
How the reconstructed Viking ship Saga Farmann made it all the way from Norway to Istanbul – and what awaits the craft and its crew after their successful odyssey through Europe.2 weeks ago — News -
Danish foundation funds major study on Viking leadership practices
A two-year project has just received funding to look into the leadership ideals of the Vikings.3 weeks ago — News -
Vikings: Warriors of the Sea exhibition now open in Atlanta, Georgia
The Vikings weren't just fearsome warriors – much of their activities centered around trading and farming, as a fascinating exhibit in Atlanta, Georgia, now shows.3 weeks ago — News -
Book review: American Vikings - How the Norse sailed into the lands and imaginations of America
Martyn Whittock takes the reader from medieval coastal forays to the storming of the Capitol 1,000 years later.3 weeks ago — Reviews
