Ancient Norse seafaring Vikings were well-known as explorers, traders, and warriors. But when they got down, they weren't ...

After ancient artifacts are discovered, where do they go? Aside from a minority of pieces sitting in personal collections or artifacts being studied in the lab, many items make their way from a buried ...

What would have otherwise been an ordinary visit to school in Norway turned into an incredible adventure for archaeologists thanks to six-year-old Henrik Refsnes Mørtvedt, who unearthed a 1,300-year ...

Explore the fascinating journey of crafting an ancient Viking sword from a rusty spring. This video delves into the ...

CT technology could help archaeologists better understand an ancient population’s health, without damaging bones. Vikings have a reputation as hardy, healthy folk. But scanning 15 of their skulls with ...

A 1,300-year-old Viking sword was recently uncovered by an unlikely group of individuals: a class of first-grade children. The 8th-century weapon was found in a field near the village of Brandbu, ...

Archaeologists digging in northern Denmark have uncovered a Viking burial site brimming with rare treasures, shedding new light on the lives—and afterlives—of ancient nobility. The discovery of the ...

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A STUNNING Viking ship fragment believed to be up to 1,300 years old has been unearthed during sewer works in the Netherlands. The extraordinary discovery was made when workers carrying out excavation ...