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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.4 days ago — News -
New battle-site analysis could pinpoint burial place of Ubbe Ragnarsson
Paul Harper believes Alfred the Great’s historic Battle of Cynwit took place at Castle Hill in Devon.5 days ago — News -
How did sailors sleep aboard Viking ships?
We know people from Norse societies were some of the most intrepid sailors of the early medieval period. Given their preference to take the high seas for long voyages, what were their arrangements for sleeping whilst onboard?1 week ago — Culture and religion -
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 week ago — News -
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.2 weeks ago — News -
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.2 weeks ago — News -
The Kings of Ringerike: A land of legendary monarchs
An examination of the most famous leaders of the Norwegian region of Ringerike, steeped in Viking Age history.2 weeks ago — History -
A Christian Viking: Why conversion did not necessarily end raiding
Changing hearts and souls is one thing, but changing societal behavior is quite another. We look at why the Christianization of Scandinavia did not see the cessation of Viking raids.3 weeks ago — Culture and religion -
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 — News
