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Why did the Viking Age begin? Whetstones lead to a new theory
Almost every academic, historian, and Viking Herald writer appears to have a theory about why the Viking Age began.1 week ago -
Viking poo helps uncover ancient relationship with an intestinal parasite
A recent discovery using a sample of Viking feces may shed light on the effects of an intestinal parasite and help a disease that continues to plague developing countries.1 week ago -
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 -
The curious case of the archaeological scandal that shook Norway's scientific community
In 2016, a team of archaeologists uncovered what were believed to be the ruins of Klemenskirke (Church of St. Clemens). Located on Søndre Gate in the center of Trondheim, these ruins were said to be amongst the most important archaeological finds in modern Norwegian history.2 weeks ago -
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 -
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 -
Vikings were not the first people to settle the Faroe Islands, study claims
For a long time, experts believed that the Vikings were the first people to settle the Faroe Islands. However, recent research indicates that the Islands were settled roughly 300 years before the Vikings reached them.1 month ago -
New project to examine ancient rock art storytelling in Northern Europe
In a new research project named From Shapes to Action (SCACT), researchers from the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU) will examine the intricacies of storytelling in rock art in Northern Europe around 7000 BCE.1 month ago
