The practice of placing swords upright in graves represents a powerful symbolic gesture. Unlike the more common Viking Age practice of ritually breaking or bending weapons before burial, these ...

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The Oseberg longship – considered one of the most important historical discoveries of the Viking age — voyaged to its final destination last month. But the journey it took to get there was complicated ...

Every summer, Spain's iconic Camino bakes under extreme heat, but Norway's St Olav Ways offer pilgrims a quieter, cooler path to redemption.

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK—According to a statement released by The National Museum of Denmark, a small figurine long-hidden in its collections has recently been rediscovered and is providing new information ...

Archaeologists in Norway surveyed an area exposed by melting ice and found fragments of an “extraordinary” Viking cargo net, photos show. Photo from Secrets of the Ice As the late summer sun beat down ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Despite their well documented reputation for pillaging and conquest ...

Archaeologists recently found an artifact-filled Viking-era burial site in Denmark — revealing treasures that once belonged to an elite family. The discovery was announced by Moesgaard Museum (MOMU), ...

Viking warriors drew their shields, artisans displayed their wares and visitors strolled about in medieval and fantasy gear for the final day of the Ohio Viking Festival. The three-day festival ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The elaborate burial and rich "grave goods" indicate the woman in the Viking Age boat-grave came ...