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Rare Byzantine gold coin found in Innlandet County, Norway
A metal detectorist in the municipality of Vestre Slidre has just found a gold coin from Byzantium, perhaps brought to Norway by the 11th-century ruler Harald Hardrada.2 years ago — News -
Norwegian metal detectorist shares his story of unearthing rare Viking silver
A metal detectorist made headlines around the world in recent days after finding Viking silver in a farmer's field in Innlandet County, Norway. Jørgen Strande now speaks with The Viking Herald about his discovery.2 years 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.3 years ago — News -
"I grabbed it straight away!": Archaeologist describes thrill of runic find in Trondheim
The Viking Herald speaks with Dag-Øyvind Engtrø Solem, the archaeologist who first held a rare runic gaming piece from the Viking era in his hand – and with the NIKU researcher Chris McLees, whose expertise focuses on board games in the medieval Norse world.3 years ago — News -
Gaming piece with runic writing discovered in Trondheim, Norway
Runestones are where you usually find examples of this strange Nordic alphabet – not a small gaming piece hidden beneath Trondheim, Norway, for 1,000 years.3 years ago — News -
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.3 years ago — News -
Viking relics expected among Norway's largest ship cemetery
A dramatic discovery of shipwrecks in Heddalsvatnet Lake has exceeded all expectations.3 years ago — News -
Norwegian picks up metal detecting as a hobby and discovers Viking hoard after only two weeks
Metal detectorist Ole Johan Fuglerud found a Viking treasure from the 8th century only two weeks after he picked up detecting as a hobby.3 years ago — News -
Metal detectorist discovers lost Viking treasure in Stjørdal, Norway
In December of 2021, metal detectorist Pawel Bednarski discovered a silver hoard in Stjørdal Municipality in Norway. Now, his find is attracting a lot of attention.3 years ago — News -
Viking-era artifacts discovered in grave during construction project in Oslo, Norway
This summer, a new detached house was to be built on a plot of land in the west of Oslo. However, during the initial work, the plot owners found a hidden treasure from over 1,200 years ago.3 years ago — News
