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What did Stavanger look like in the late Viking Age? New research offers interesting insights
Archaeologists from NIKU and the Archaeological Museum of the University of Stavanger have finished analyzing the materials from the archaeological excavations at the Stavanger Cathedral.17 hours ago — News -
72-year-old Torkild Waagaard has created numerous beautiful replicas of Viking weapons. This is his story
The Gjermundbu finds in Norway are of notable historical significance. Aside from the internationally famous Gjermundbu helmet, archaeologists also discovered many other artifacts at the site. 72-year-old Torkild Waagaard is well-respected for his replicas of the Gjermundu objects.1 day ago — News -
What you need to know about the new Viking sword exhibition at Oslo Gardermoen Airport
The new Viking sword exhibition at Oslo Gardermoen Airport has attracted a lot of media attention. The Viking Herald got in touch with the Museum of Cultural History to find out more about this thrilling museum-airport collaboration.1 week ago — News -
Researcher reveals how cutting-edge science helps uncover the secrets of a 500-year-old royal Danish shipwreck
In August, researchers carried out new excavations of the Gribshunden (the "Griffin"), the Danish king's flagship, which sank off the coast of Ronneby, Sweden, some 527 years ago, in 1495.1 week ago — News -
From Ragnar to Thurid: An introduction to Viking names
Interested in Viking names? Want to know more about popular modern names inspired by Vikings or whether a Viking name is authentic? We’ve got you covered.2 weeks ago — Culture and religion -
Seven Viking swords, each 1,200 years old, are now part of a new exhibition at Oslo Gardermoen Airport
You no longer need to visit a museum to experience the Viking Age firsthand. Seven Viking swords were installed in a new exhibition at Oslo Gardermoen Airport in early September.2 weeks ago — News -
Norwegian couple find Viking sword in a field in Vestnes
Kai Grønningsæter and his wife, Heidi Vike Grønningsæter, initially thought that the old and rusty pieces of metal they found in the field two years ago were the remains of a plow. An expert assessment showed that they stumbled upon a Viking sword.3 weeks ago — News -
Excavation in progress at the Cathedral School in Trondheim: "Viking-era artifacts have previously been found in the surrounding area"
Archaeologists from the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU) are carrying out an excavation in connection with the construction of a new school building in the schoolyard of the Cathedral School in Trondheim.3 weeks ago — News -
Roskilde Viking Ship Museum takes part in underwater research of extraordinary 500-year-old shipwreck
The Roskilde Viking Ship Museum has participated in this year's underwater archaeological diving investigations of the extraordinary Gribshunden ship find.3 weeks ago — News -
Glacial archaeologists discover 800-year-old arrow in Norway: "It's special"
2022 is turning out to be a very exciting year of glacial archaeology. After the recent discovery of a three-bladed Viking Age arrowhead, researchers have now discovered an arrow from the early medieval period in Norway.3 weeks ago — News
