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What type of jewelry did Vikings wear, and why does it matter?
People from Viking societies had an eye for glitter and gold. Jewelry was not only worn to enhance one's fashion sense but also a visual cue to carefully signal one's identity, power, wealth, and even spiritual outlook.6 months ago — Culture and religion -
Viking Age burial site in Denmark includes unusual pagan coffin
Around 30 graves have been revealed close to the city of Aarhus, with experts suggesting a possible link to Harald Bluetooth.1 year ago — News -
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 -
The Broa bridle mount: A key to early Viking art
The balmy Swedish island of Gotland is a veritable archeological treasure chest, serving up a wealth of Viking Age artifacts. We look at how a bridle mount discovered there helped define a whole style of Viking art.1 year ago — History -
Vikings may have visited French island in Atlantic Ocean
The research is only in its preliminary stage, and archeologists involved remain cautious about their findings so far.1 year ago — News -
Harald Bluetooth and the plundering of Oseberg and Gokstad: Part 2, the prime suspect
Why the Danish king may be responsible for the desecration of two major Norwegian burial sites.1 year ago — News -
Harald Bluetooth and the plundering of Oseberg and Gokstad: Part 1, the crime scenes
Archeologist Jan Bill discusses who might be responsible for the wanton desecration of Norway's most famous Viking ship burials.1 year ago — News -
The Oseberg tapestries: Unlocking Viking storytelling through fragments
Painstaking research could help provide a more complete picture of the inner life of 9th-century Norwegians.1 year ago — News -
Discovering Viking art: Exploring the Oseberg style
The earliest phase of Viking art, the Oseberg style, is named after a famous Viking ship uncovered in the early 20th century. Featuring elaborate and detailed animal motifs and intertwining patterns, it showcases the skilled and artistic side of Viking societies.2 years ago — History -
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
