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What next for Gjellestad, one of the most significant recent archaeological digs in Scandinavia?
One of the most significant archaeological digs in Scandinavia of modern times has come to an end, and now it’s time to piece together and analyze the wealth of evidence – not least, the remains of a burial ship from the early Viking era.2 weeks ago -
Hafgufa: Did a Viking sea monster actually exist?
Sailors tend towards tall tales, and none more so than the Norse sagas describing the great voyages of 1,000 years ago. But the behavior of one strange creature may actually have been more fact than fiction.3 weeks ago -
Lindisfarne: Where Vikings first raided – DigVentures seek more key finds
DigVentures, the crowdfunded project dedicated to exploring the tidal island of Lindisfarne, will soon start another season of discovery. The Viking Herald catches up with them before they again break ground at this historic location.3 weeks ago -
Unique 3D model recreates Viking-era community at Havrå in Western Norway
A study of a conservation area on the island of Osterøy has helped create a recreation of how a fjord community looked in the Viking era.1 month ago -
Expert describes ingot find on a Norwegian farm: "A rare treat indeed!"
A discovery of 32 iron ingots on a farm in Valdres in Innlandet, Norway, has captured the public imagination. An expert tasked with analyzing the find talks to The Viking Herald about their significance.1 month ago -
Vikings fled Greenland partly due to rising sea levels, new study says
The mystery of the Norse disappearance in Greenland has baffled scientists for over a century.1 month ago -
New study changes the perception of Viking shields on the Gokstad burial ship
A new interpretation by archaeologist Rolf Fabricius Warming calls for further investigation of this 140-year-old find.1 month ago -
New findings reveal lengthy local resilience during Viking raids in Kent
Despite frequent Viking attacks, recent evidence shows that monastic life in Lyminge continued for several decades.2 months ago
