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Why was a Viking Age woman in Norway buried with scallops on her face?
Archeologists Knut Harald Stomsvik and Raymond Sauvage narrate the story of a unique Norwegian burial site.8 months ago — News -
What it's like to find a Viking Age coin
The Viking Herald speaks to Morten Eek about his 20-year metal detecting career, the club that he co-founded, and his recent discovery of a rare coin from the reign of Magnus Barefoot.10 months ago — News -
"I recognized it immediately": American unearths Viking Age sword in Finland
The sword, believed to be of Frankish origin, was found buried in the middle of a Finnish forest.1 year ago — News -
"My heart skipped a beat": Finding a rare Viking artifact in a Danish field
The detectorist Flemming Willum Petersen believes the figurine may be a sign of a long-lost Norse trading post.1 year ago — News -
Archeology student uncovers find of a lifetime in Denmark
Experts have now confirmed that the seven silver bracelets uncovered by Gustav Bruunsgaard are genuine Viking Age objects and could date to the 9th century.1 year ago — News -
Everything you need to know before you go looking for Viking artifacts in Scandinavia
Did you know that some of the most impressive Viking artifacts were uncovered by accident? If you're itching to try to uncover your own slice of Viking archeological gold, here's some guidance to help you when digging in and around Scandinavia.2 years ago — News -
No appeal for UK man who stole multi-million-dollar Viking treasure
A man involved in the "Viking crime of the century" has had his attempt to appeal sentencing rejected by the Court of Appeal in London.2 years ago — News -
How to get into Viking treasure hunting
Getting into Viking treasure hunting can be an exciting, adventurous endeavor but requires careful planning, research, and dedication. Here are some tips to help you with this historical hobby that is as fun as it is educational.2 years ago — News -
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 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
