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Scientists are developing self-driving geo-radar vehicles that can detect Viking artifacts underground
A few months ago, the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU), the technology company AutoAgri, and Guideline Geo/MALÅ, started working on a motorized, self-driving geo-radar vehicle.3 months ago — News -
What did Stavanger look like in the late Viking Age? New research offers interesting insights
Archaeologists from NIKU and the Archaeological Museum of the University of Stavanger have finished analyzing the materials from the archaeological excavations at the Stavanger Cathedral.6 months ago — News -
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.6 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.6 months ago — News -
Over the years, archaeologists have discovered more than 50 old ship wrecks in the Oslo harbor
Archaeologists from the Norwegian Maritime Museum have found another old ship wreck in Bjørvika, Oslo. According to the archaeologists, the find could date to the 1500s.7 months ago — News -
Archaeologists discover remains of beautiful and rare ship in Oslo, Norway: "It's very old"
Archaeologists from the Norwegian Maritime Museum have found the remains of a beautiful wooden ship in Bjørvika, in Oslo, Norway. According to archaeologists, the find is rare.7 months ago — News -
Researcher surveying Viking Age sites in Iceland: "The results are fantastic"
Multiple geophysical surveys have been carried out in Iceland this summer at archaeological sites such as the monasteries at Kirkjubæjarklaustur and Þingeyrar, and the Keldur and Glaumbær Viking Age farms. Researchers are thrilled by the results.7 months ago — News -
Ground-penetrating radar surveys of Viking and medieval sites in Iceland are showing exciting results
As The Viking Herald has previously reported, archaeologists from Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage (NIKU) are carrying out multiple surveys using ground penetrating radar in Iceland this summer.7 months ago — News -
When volcanic activity threatened cultural monuments in Iceland, experts acted quickly to document the sites
In 2021, experts warned that volcanic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland threatens multiple protected archaeological sites. The Viking Herald reached out to the Icelandic National Heritage Board and NIKU to get an update on the situation.8 months ago — News -
New research: Viking Age sites in Iceland to be analyzed with geo-radar technology
The Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU) will contribute to new research in Iceland with its unique expertise in cutting-edge geo-radar technology. Several Icelandic sites will be surveyed.8 months ago — News
