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Expert archaeologist sheds light on Viking phallic stone discovery in Sweden
A phallic stone and stone globe could raise some interesting questions about the symbols of fertility in Viking-Age Sweden. Jonathan Bennett investigates.4 months ago — News -
"Is this for real?" Archaeologist describes discovery of Viking sword in Setesdal, Norway
Last Monday, Joakim Wintervoll’s phone rang, alerting the Agder County Archaeologist to the discovery of a Viking sword in a garden in Setesdal. He takes up the story with The Viking Herald – and suggests its potentially fascinating consequences.4 months ago — News -
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.1 year ago — News
