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    • In the run-up to Christmas of 2021, two runic inscriptions were discovered during excavations in Oslo's old town.
      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.
      21 hours ago — News
    • The photo shows the individual lying on top with the skull of skeleton 2 lying under. It's apparent that the top skeleton's arm is raised above his head.
      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.
      4 days ago — News
    • Estrid Byrding is the latest Viking ship built at the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde.
      New Viking ship replica launched in Roskilde gets interesting name
      A new Viking ship replica was launched in Roskilde on May 7. The launch attracted a host of visitors, who got to see several traditional activities. 
      6 days ago — News
    • The figurine is 7.5 centimeters long. It is made of organic material, and it is decorated on both sides.
      Figurine found in Oslo turns out to be one of the earliest visual representations of falconry in Scandinavia
      A small carved figure that was recently discovered during excavation work in Oslo depicts a person in robes and crown with a falcon on their arm. The find is among Scandinavia's earliest visual representations of falconry, and experts are excited.
      1 week ago — News
    • NIKU's Causevic points out that elite members of society at the time were often buried in such structures.
      Recently discovered Viking boat grave in Norway may hold remains of royals, archaeologists say
      Scientists have discovered a Viking boat that likely holds the remains of royal members or other members of the elite, dating to between 500 and 1,000 years ago. The discovery was made near Kvinesdal in southwest Norway. 
      1 week ago — News
    • The newly built ship is a reconstruction of the original, 1000-year-old Skuldelev 3 ship.
      New Viking ship replica to be launched at the Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
      On Saturday, May 7, 2022, the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde will launch a brand new Viking ship replica. 
      1 week ago — News
    • The Creator 3-in-1 set features a Viking ship, a Viking House, and a Fenris Wolf that can be built with the same set of bricks.
      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.
      2 weeks ago — Legacy
    • The collection is part of the so-called Everlöv Hoard.
      Rescued Swedish Viking hoard to go on display in museums instead of being sold to private buyers
      A Swedish Viking treasure hoard that was in danger of ending up in the hands of private buyers has been rescued by two charitable foundations. The hoard will now go on display in museums and be available to the public.
      2 weeks ago — News
    • TV companies and streaming services have taken note of the demand for Viking content.
      As the corona pandemic subsides, film and TV teams show renewed interest in Vikings
      The Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde reports that commercial interest in making Viking-themed films and TV projects is on the rise again – after a brief hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic. 
      3 weeks ago — Legacy
    • The festival will see Viking reenactors make their return.
      Vikings to appear at the Milton Keynes History Festival in May
      Milton Keynes, the largest settlement in Buckinghamshire, England, will once again host the popular History Festival.
      3 weeks ago — News
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