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Top 10 Viking Age-related archeological discoveries of 2025
We pick the most interesting finds of the year and also declare the overall winner.7 months ago — News -
Viking Age burial site in Denmark includes unusual pagan coffin
Around 30 graves have been revealed close to the city of Aarhus, with experts suggesting a possible link to Harald Bluetooth.1 year ago — News -
Birgitta Wallace: A pioneering Viking Age archeologist remembered
The Swedish-Canadian archeologist was instrumental in the establishment of L'Anse aux Meadows as the only confirmed Viking settlement in North America.1 year ago — News -
Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae and the 19th-century birth of the Viking Age
How did a 19th-century Danish archeologist, historian, and museum curator radically shift the historical paradigm when it came to perceptions of early medieval Scandinavia?1 year ago — Legacy -
Largest burial mound in Western Norway confirmed
The Iron Age mound at Karnilshaugen has a diameter of more than 50 meters and may have served as a gathering place in the Viking Age.1 year ago — News -
Top ten Viking Age-related archeological discoveries of 2024
From Dutch-based sword accessories and Icelandic toys to ancient runes and rustic cabins, The Viking Herald takes a look at the most exciting finds of the year.1 year ago — News -
Rare find: Pommel cap from Viking sword found in the Netherlands
The sword fragment was located in present-day Friesland, which was occupied by Norse invaders in the 900s.1 year ago — News -
Myklebust confirmed as one of largest Viking ships in Norway
Archeologists returning to a 19th-century dig uncover more artifacts and a surprise message in a bottle.1 year ago — News -
Gjellestad Viking ship in danger of disappearing
Østfold County mayor is the latest to call for action to preserve the historic Viking ship burial.1 year 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
