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In an accidental find, a 10th-century burial site believed to have belonged to a Viking noble family has been discovered in ...
Archaeologists unearthed the burial site during excavations in Norway. They say the discovery provides unique insights into ...
Instead, the hole turned out to be a 1,600-year-old wooden well, officials said. Excavations uncovered a section of wooden pipe built from three tree trunks and measuring over 3 feet across as well as ...
A recent German excavation revealed a grim Celtic-era grave of a woman and child who may have suffocated from fermentation ...
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Wood is experiencing a new renaissance, and it's not just a return to traditional techniques. The June issue of Domus, edited ...
If you’ve watched Vikings—the History Channel’s hit show that ran from 2013 to 2020—you know it’s way more than just sword fights, ship raids, and intense stares across longhouses.
Archaeologists in Sem, Norway have uncovered an array of postholes that once made up the foundation of a grand Viking longhouse. “It’s an extraordinary building,” archaeologist Christian Løchsen ...
A closeup still from the video showing the valknot tattoo. A federal immigration enforcer’s tattoo that matches the description of a symbol used by white supremacists has caused some Vineyarders ...
At 1 p.m. is "Norse Sky," a 30-minute program. What did the ancient Scandinavians see when they investigated their high northern skies over 1,000 years ago? Ancient Norse gods Odin, Freya Saga and ...
Why go: The homeland of the Vikings inspires with incredible vistas and natural spectacles. Journey through 3500 years of Norwegian history, and gain insight into the charming 19th-century towns and ...