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What type of jewelry did Vikings wear, and why does it matter?
People from Viking societies had an eye for glitter and gold. Jewelry was not only worn to enhance one's fashion sense but also a visual cue to carefully signal one's identity, power, wealth, and even spiritual outlook.6 months ago — Culture and religion -
Brísingamen: The lost necklace of Freyja
The goddess Freyja, associated with beauty, fertility, love, magic, and war, is known to possess Brísingamen, a magical necklace of unparalleled beauty. How Freyja gained, and then lost, this necklace is a classic story of lust, sex, and metamorphosis.11 months ago — Culture and religion -
Gold Viking Age arm ring fragment unearthed on the Isle of Man
The artifact was found by a Manx resident who has recently been celebrating 50 years of metal detecting.1 year ago — News -
Rare Viking Age arm ring discovered on Swedish island
The iron artifact is thought to have been preserved by special environmental conditions.1 year ago — News -
Arrest warrant issued for thief of Viking Age hoard in the UK
George Whittaker protests his innocence and may be attempting to escape further prison time.1 year ago — News -
Viking treasure thief on the run in UK
George Whittaker was responsible for hiding a hoard of Viking Age treasure valued at upwards of GBP 3 million (USD 3.9 million).1 year ago — News -
Archeology student uncovers find of a lifetime in Denmark
Experts have now confirmed that the seven silver bracelets uncovered by Gustav Bruunsgaard are genuine Viking Age objects and could date to the 9th century.1 year ago — News -
New Viking exhibition opens in Norway with Carolingian and Sunndal swords
The exhibition at the NTNU University Museum in Trondheim presents thousands of never-before-seen Viking artifacts.2 years ago — News -
No appeal for UK man who stole multi-million-dollar Viking treasure
A man involved in the "Viking crime of the century" has had his attempt to appeal sentencing rejected by the Court of Appeal in London.2 years ago — News -
"Nordic gold": The role of amber in Viking trade
Prized for its beauty and symbolizing wealth and power, amber was a valuable commodity that helped fuel the Viking economy throughout the early medieval period.2 years ago — Trade
