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A glimpse at a few of the most exciting Viking digs happening now
2024 has been a bumper year for Viking archeology. Patreon subscriber and The Viking Herald fan Bruce Rose wrote to us wanting to know more about some of the most exciting ongoing digs, particularly in North America. We look at a few of the most interesting Viking sites being excavated today.1 year ago — News -
Secrets of the Ice uncover possible Viking Age cloth fragment
The glacial archeologists are currently investigating the Lendbreen Pass, a popular route across the mountains during the Viking Age.1 year ago — News -
Tetra Pak family helps Oxford University create first ever academic post for Viking Age
The move comes after a donation from Kirsten Rausing to honor her father, the industrialist and archeologist Dr. Gad Rausing.2 years ago — News -
10 most surprising Viking finds of all time
We present a selection of surprising and astonishing discoveries of the Viking Age, including ear spoons, socks, decapitated skulls, Old Norse graffiti and a very famous poo.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 -
Exploring the Mästermyr chest discovery and its Viking-era tools
People from Viking societies get a bad historical rap as figurative (and literal) destroyers, not builders. However, from longships to fortresses, these people were more than capable with their hands, as a chest discovered in Mästermyr proved.2 years ago — History -
Thor's hammer discovered in Norfolk, England, declared a treasure
After a seven-year wait, a pendant found in Norfolk believed to depict the hammer of Thor has officially been declared a treasure. The pendant is one of a number of examples found in the north and east of England that clearly indicate the spread of Viking activity.2 years ago — News -
The mysterious mounds of Old Uppsala
Do they contain the remains of Norse gods? Swedish royalty? Set atop a dramatic ridge, the burial mounds of Old Uppsala have fascinated visitors for centuries.2 years ago — Partner content -
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 -
Archaeologist sheds light on Viking artifacts Norwegian family found in their yard
It's a metal detectorist's dream – while looking for his mother's gold ring on Jomfruland, local resident hit upon two rare items from the Viking Age. But how does this discovery alter the Norwegian perception of Jomfruland as a holiday retreat of only modest historical interest?2 years ago — News
