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    • Swedish authorities have launched an investigation after nearly 60 illegal pits were discovered at Anundshög, the country's largest Viking Age burial mound.
      Sweden's largest burial mound raided by looters
      More than 50 pits have been illegally dug at the historic site, with police already on the hunt for the perpetrators.
      1 year ago — News
    • The desecration of the Gokstad and Oseberg burial mounds involved removing valuable artifacts and leaving long trenches, possibly as part of a deliberate effort to undermine rival rulers.
      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
    • Jonathan Bennett speaks with Jan Bill, curator of the Viking Ship Collection, about Harald Bluetooth’s possible involvement in the plundering of the Oseberg and Gokstad burial mounds.
      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
    • Face painting is a popular way to portray barbarian warriors in entertainment, influenced more by the Picts than by historical Viking practices.
      Did Viking warriors really paint their faces before battle?
      Though Hollywood and streaming services would hate us for busting this myth, there is little historical evidence that Vikings painted their faces before bloody battles.
      1 year ago — Legacy
    • Nestled on Björkö Island, Birka boasts over 3,000 Viking Age graves, offering insights into Viking society, trade, and culture during the 8th to 10th centuries.
      In the spotlight: Birka Viking Museum
      A UNESCO World Heritage Site and museum located in Sweden, where you can learn about one of the greatest trading posts of the Viking Age.
      2 years ago — News
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