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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 -
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 -
Viking ship grave discovered in Kvinesdal, Norway: "Incredibly exciting"
With the help of geo-radar technology, a Viking boat grave was discovered at Øyesletta in Kvinesdal. The boat is up to nine meters long.1 month ago -
Scientists discover name of mystery bishop on unusual Viking hoard crystal
A group of Scottish scientists has identified a name of an unknown bishop on a rock crystal jar uncovered as part of a Viking Age hoard.2 months ago -
PHOTO: Rune bone found in Oslo - the first one in more than 30 years
A rune bone was found in the Medieval Park in Oslo shortly before Christmas. It is the first rune bone found in the Norwegian capital in more than 30 years.4 months ago -
Fascinating 1,000-year-old gold earring discovered in Denmark may have been a gift from the Emperor of Byzantium to a Viking chief, experts believe
Experts believe that a fascinating gold earring discovered in Denmark could have been a gift from the Emperor of Byzantium to a Viking chief 1,000 years ago.5 months ago -
One of the largest longhouses in Scandinavia discovered near the Gjellestad Viking ship
Archaeologists from the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU) have discovered a 60-meter longhouse at Gjellestad in Norway – it is considered to be one of the largest longhouses in Scandinavia.5 months ago -
The discovery of 100 Viking swords in Estonia is the largest find to date
Two years ago, fragments and pieces of around 100 swords were discovered in Northern Estonia, constituting the most significant Viking sword find in the country to date.6 months ago
