Viking

Rare coin from reign of Norway’s King Olaf found for first time since 1924 among Viking hoard

The artifact was identified by archaeologist Anne Skogsfjord while cataloguing coins from the Mørstad Hoard, which was discovered by metal detectorists Vegard Sørlie and Rune Sætre in Rena in April.

A rare coin minted during the reign of Olaf Haraldsson found Mørstad Hoard, November 5, 2026.
The old Viking Ship Museum, pictured in 2019.

Independent researcher points to Cumbria as resting place of legendary Viking Ivar the Boneless

The old Viking Ship Museum, pictured in 2019.

Oseberg leads the way: Oslo’s Viking Ship Museum begins final move of a 1,200-year-old fleet

The empty grave of Aethelstan in Malmesbury Abbey, dated to the late 14th or early 15th century.

Forgotten king created England 141 years before William the Conqueror, yet is unknown today


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.

Did the Vikings visit this French Atlantic island?

'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.

 The Galloway Hoard, pectoral cross.

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."

 'One of Scandinavia's most magnificent': Discovered gold-plated pre-Viking helmet fragment considered 'rare find'.

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.

 A Roman-era city wall in York, UK.

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.

 Excavations revealed the graves of three highly respected and wealthy Viking women from the early ninth century.

Not the same Vikings: Genetic study reveals surprising differences between Iceland and Faroe Island

Discovery challenges assumptions about the uniformity of Viking settlements in the North Atlantic.

 A viking woman.

Massive Viking-era cemetery excavated, reveals 50-meter ship-shaped stone

The discovery includes at least 139 graves and burial mounds dating back more than 1,200 years.

 A massive Viking-era cemetery near the village of Tvååker.

These are some of the coolest things found trapped in ice

Archaeology isn't just limited to dirt, rocks, and water. Plenty of major historical discoveries were also found trapped away in the ice. 

  Siberian explorer Bernard Buigues stands near the tusks of a 23,000-year-old mammoth that rests in a block of ice 200 miles (320km) from the Russian city of Khatanga after it was unearthed recently, in this undated photograph.

Viking trade stretched over to the Arctic - study

Researchers believe that the discovery of reindeer antlers as a source for hair combs connected different regions through trade efforts.

 An illustrative image of the discovery of Greenland by the Vikings.