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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 -
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 -
Ready to go: Secrets of the Ice kick off the digging season
The archeologists only have a short window of opportunity to find artifacts in the melting glacial ice of Norway.2 years ago — News -
"The ramifications are difficult to overstate": New evidence reveals Sámi activity in Viking Age Norway
Research carried out at a site in the Nea Valley in central Norway suggests the Sámi people may have been more integral to Viking society than previously thought.2 years ago — News -
Remains of a Viking ship burial discovered in Norwegian field
The find at Jarlsberg Manor in southwest Norway could be the burial site of Harald Fairhair's son.2 years ago — News -
Great Viking discoveries: Grave 581 and the Birka shield maiden
The story of an archeological discovery that changed how we view the role of women in Viking culture.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 -
Did the Vikings ever reach India?
The Viking Herald examines the outer limits of Viking exploration.2 years ago — History
