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"This is quite difficult": Investigating the Viking Age mass grave at Wandlebury
Cambridge University archeologist Dr. Oscar Aldred speaks to The Viking Herald about finding a burial pit full of bodies and how they might have got there.5 months ago — News -
Viking Age burial pit near Cambridge reveals evidence of cranial surgery
A mass burial on the outskirts of Cambridge, England, that held at least ten men of uncertain origin has revealed evidence of trepanation, a form of cranial surgery carried out during life.6 months ago — News -
What does archeology reveal about the Viking Great Army camps?
Thanks to the brilliant science of modern archeology, we are now more able than ever to get an insight into the camps used by the Viking armies that invaded Anglo-Saxon England during the 9th century and what they tell us about the warriors that used them.11 months ago — History -
All you need to know about the Great Heathen Army
Vikings raided British coasts in 789 CE, but in 865 CE, a large force arrived with the goal of conquering all Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and taking over "Englaland." This was the Great Heathen Army, and its arrival had a significant impact on European history.3 years ago — History -
The Great Heathen Army: What was it, and how did it unite the Vikings?
The Great Heathen Army was a coalition of Scandinavian raiders and warriors who invaded England around 865 AD.4 years ago — History
