Viking
Proof in the Silver: Vikings Were Traders, Not Just Raiders
Islamic coins and Anglo-Saxon bullion found together in the Bedale hoard prove the existence of a global economy long before globalization.
Viking Age dogs in Finland were locally bred, new DNA study finds
Hidden Viking necropolis connected to King Harald Bluetooth discovered in Denmark
Woman and her dog found together in Viking boat burial
Metal detectorist unearths 1,000-year-old Viking gold arm ring on the Isle of Man
The arm-ring was likely used both as jewelry and currency, demonstrating Viking-era practices.
New study reveals pregnant women in Viking society depicted as warriors
A silver figurine from a 10th-century burial depicts a pregnant woman wearing a helmet, challenging traditional views.
Cistercian monks unknowingly used Viking-traded sealskin for book covers
The study found a strong trade network between Greenland Norse and French abbeys, linking Cistercians to broader economies, including the fur trade with Viking descendants.
Rare iron Viking bracelet discovered in marsh on Öland
Only three iron Viking bracelets are among over 1,000 preserved in the National Historical Museum, making this find particularly valuable.
X-ray, CT scans reveal: Vikings battled some serious headaches, ear infections
Beyond battle deaths that may have led them to Valhalla, Vikings endured serious diseases, including osteoarthritis and dental problems, causing relentless pain.
Archaeologists find massive Viking structure in Cumbria
Researchers suggest the building was a high-status Viking-era manor farm constructed between AD 990 and 1040.
Five ‘atypical’ graves raise the question–Did Vikings visit this French Atlantic island?
Among the pieces are two combs made of bone or deer antler, one of which has a geometric decoration that evokes parallels with objects identified in the Frisian region of the Netherlands.
'DIS IS ЇIGNA ˑF': Runic clues indicate religious community held Galloway's Viking-Age Treasure
Discovered in 2014 near Kirkcudbright, the Galloway Hoard became one of the UK’s most significant archaeological finds of the century.
Rare gold-plated pre-Viking helmet fragment discovered in Scandinavia
Archaeology director says the piece comes "from what must have been one of Scandinavia's most magnificent helmets."
A Scandinavian Roman gladiator in York: Research shows pre-viking Scandinavian genes in Britain
DNA analysis shows 25% of genes in a man buried in York came from northern Europe.
From 'Vulva Stones' to a weaving sword: Graves reveal high-status of women in Viking society
Excavations revealed the graves of three highly respected and wealthy Viking women from the early ninth century.
