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Oseberg serpent head to go on display for first time
The iconic Viking Age artifact has been in storage for just over a century.1 year ago — News -
"Húsfreyja": The power of women and the Viking housewife
New paper suggests role of women in Viking Age society is complex and multifaceted.1 year ago — News -
Harald Bluetooth and the plundering of Oseberg and Gokstad: Part 2, the prime suspect
Why the Danish king may be responsible for the desecration of two major Norwegian burial sites.1 year ago — News -
Harald Bluetooth and the plundering of Oseberg and Gokstad: Part 1, the crime scenes
Archeologist Jan Bill discusses who might be responsible for the wanton desecration of Norway's most famous Viking ship burials.1 year ago — News -
Exploring three of the most famous Viking ship burials
Some of the most famous Viking ships known today, iconic and striking symbols of their age, were part of burials. We look at how these burials reflected the wealth, power, and beliefs of people in Viking societies.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
Did the Vikings ever reach Persia? New archeological findings point to a hidden history
We know that early medieval Scandinavia, the homeland of the Vikings, tapped into great transcontinental trade networks, connecting Europe, Africa, and Asia. However, whilst some Vikings may have traveled the fabled "Silk Roads," did they ever reach the ancient land of Persia?1 year ago — News -
The Oseberg tapestries: Unlocking Viking storytelling through fragments
Painstaking research could help provide a more complete picture of the inner life of 9th-century Norwegians.1 year ago — News -
What did women really wear in the Viking Age?
Nowadays, Scandinavian fashion dominates the streets and catwalks worldwide. Brands like Acne Studios, Filippa K, H&M, Holzweiler, and By Marlene Birger are seen as fashionably chic and desirable.2 years ago — Culture and religion
