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No parallels: Unusual mixed grave from Viking era found in Sweden
The site contains an unusual coffin burial that displays signs of both pagan and Christian traditions.1 year ago — News -
Archeologists share new findings from the Viking graves at Tvååker, Sweden
Two members of the on-site archeological team discuss the wealth of artifacts found at the site and assess their significance.1 year ago — News -
"The situation was dire": Revealing the Viking ship burials of Norway
The Viking Herald speaks to Christian Løchsen Rødsrud, who has overseen the Viking ship burial digs at Gjellestad and Jarlsberg.1 year ago — News -
Did Viking warriors really paint their faces before battle?
Though Hollywood and streaming services would hate us for busting this myth, there is little historical evidence that Vikings painted their faces before bloody battles.1 year ago — Legacy -
Mysteries of Viking body modifications: Insights from an expert
Researcher discusses why Norse have been found with filed teeth and elongated skulls.2 years ago — News -
Viking burial rites: An exploration of death and tradition
Popular culture loves a good Viking burial. The recent blockbuster movie The Northmen dedicates over 10 minutes to a Viking funeral. But aside from all the funeral pyres and sacrificial slave deaths, what do we know about Viking burial rites?3 years ago — Culture and religion
