Viking treasure
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Famous Viking hoard exhibition breaks visitor records at Kirkcudbright Galleries
The exhibition of the famous Galloway Hoard, a rare collection of Viking Age objects, has broken visitor records at a Scots gallery.9 months ago — News -
England: Herefordshire Viking treasure hoard to go on display for first time
A famous hoard of Viking treasure, the so-called Herefordshire hoard, is set to go on display for the first time.10 months ago — News -
A scandalous robbery of Viking treasure from a Bergen museum shocked Norway. Here’s what happened
In 2017, a major robbery of Viking treasure occurred at the University Museum in Bergen. To this day, 94 invaluable and irreplaceable objects remain missing.10 months ago — News -
Rescued Swedish Viking hoard to go on display in museums instead of being sold to private buyers
A Swedish Viking treasure hoard that was in danger of ending up in the hands of private buyers has been rescued by two charitable foundations. The hoard will now go on display in museums and be available to the public.11 months ago — News -
Fascinating 1,000-year-old gold earring discovered in Denmark may have been a gift from the Emperor of Byzantium to a Viking chief, experts believe
Experts believe that a fascinating gold earring discovered in Denmark could have been a gift from the Emperor of Byzantium to a Viking chief 1,000 years ago.1 year ago — News -
Amazing Viking find could change how experts view the history of England
The Herefordshire Hoard is a monumental archaeological find – it has been described as one of the most important finds in the UK.1 year ago — News -
Metal detectorist uncovers amazing gold treasure near location of importance for Viking Age kings
A metal detectorist in Denmark has uncovered a Viking find that a local museum described as "one of the greatest gold treasures in Danish history."1 year ago — News -
Unique Viking-age treasure found by metal detectorist on display in Galloway
A treasure hoard from the Viking Age, which was unearthed by a metal detectorist in southwestern Scotland seven years ago, is on display in Galloway.1 year ago — News -
Two men in England charged in relation to Viking treasure valued at 1.1 million euro
Two men have been charged after the police discovered a hoard of Viking treasure worth around GBP 1 million (roughly EUR 1.1 million) in mid-August.1 year ago — News