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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.6 days ago -
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 -
Schoolchildren unearth possible Viking church on Orkney field trip
Gordonstoun School pupils appear to have identified a 1,000-year-old Norse structure on the tiny island of Swona.3 weeks ago -
Mass graves found near Hamar in eastern Norway
The cemetery was likely used in the 11th-12th century and is believed to contain Christian burials.1 month ago -
Archaeologists uncover several previously unknown structures at Selja Medieval Monastery Complex in Norway
Using new methods, including remote sensing, a two-meter-thick stone wall foundation has been discovered buried outside of the historic Selja monastery by NIKU archaeologists.1 month ago -
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 -
Archeologists investigate Grønhaug burial mound for first time in 124 years
The site on the island of Karmøy could have links to King Harald Fairhair’s manor at Avaldsnes.1 month ago -
Are Alfred the Great's bones lurking in a UK car park?
The remains of the Anglo-Saxon king and scourge of the Vikings have been missing for many centuries.2 months ago
