Spillings hoard
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The most famous Viking hoard discoveries in history
Were Viking history's greatest hoarders? In recent years, archaeologists have unearthed many caches of Viking-era buried loot, plunder, and treasure.3 years ago — History -
The incredible story of how the world's largest Viking hoard was discovered in Sweden in 1999
It is not often that archaeological history is made on television, but this is exactly what happened on July 16, 1999, at the Swedish farm of Spillings.3 years ago — News -
What are the most special Viking artifacts still preserved?
The last Viking longship set sail almost a millennium ago, meaning that artifacts and treasures from this period of time are rare and valuable. However, a few precious artifacts, from Viking societies, in the early medieval period in the North Atlantic world, remain.3 years ago — History -
What did Vikings trade?
Contrary to popular opinion, which portrays them as mere brutish wreckers and destroyers, the Vikings helped reestablish and reconnect early medieval Europe's trade networks to the broader world, something not done since the fall of the Western Roman Empire.5 years ago — Trade