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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 -
Norwegian soil reveals a pristine Viking bowl brooch find
With an acute eye, great local knowledge, and a sense of duty to report any discovery as soon as it's found, Per Erik Engebretsen is a model metal detectorist. All these elements came together when he recently hit upon a bowl brooch from the Viking era.2 years ago — News -
Arrows point to further amazing discoveries in Norway by the Secrets of the Ice team
A chance find by a random hiker and another discovery nearby from the Secrets of the Ice team are the latest of this summer’s record haul of historic artifacts!2 years ago — News -
Norwegian mountain reveals horse bridle linked to Viking times
It's been another amazing summer for the team at Secrets of the Ice, the pioneering glacial archeologists who have long been surveying an inhospitable area nearly 2,000 meters high. This year's prime find? A horse bridle, evidence of human and animal traffic here from over a thousand years ago.2 years ago — News
