Tag: archaeology

People were able to cross the open sea from Norway to Denmark 4,000 years ago

For the first time, a team of researchers is uncovering how this was possible.

The serpent from the Oseberg Viking ship has been hidden in storage for nearly 100 years

Today, a replica of the serpent adorns the Oseberg Ship.

A Viking was once buried here in a boat grave. What happened to him and the boat?

People have lived on this farm for at least 2,000 years. Researchers now know more about the farm's past than the family who found the grave does.

The largest stave church of all time is probably not Norwegian

Were they still prefabricated in Norway?

The size of this longhouse suggests powerful rulers existed in Norway long before the Viking Age

It is from the 3rd century, long before Norway existed as a nation.

When Frank set out to drain his field, a unique longhouse from before the Viking Age appeared

The landowners of the area where the oldest known longhouse in the Nordic region once stood risk losing fertile soil if archaeologists continue excavating.

Final voyage for the Viking ships

Norway's fragile national treasure, the Oseberg Ship, will be moved here on a ceiling-mounted track.

Researchers were surprised when they turned over the stone in the Viking grave: It looked like female genitalia

"Such a clear symbol that even an old sceptic like me must acknowledge it," says the archaeologist.

Norway is sending a runestone to Ukraine: "A nice gesture to a people who have endured great hardship," says the foreign minister

When Torald died a thousand years ago, his place of death was inscribed on this runestone.

How old is Norse mythology?

Are there myths in Norse mythology that trace back to an ancient Indo-European heritage from thousands of years ago?

Researchers found more pieces of the world's oldest runestone – may change the history of runes

The news spread worldwide when the nearly 2,000-year-old Hole runestone was discovered. New findings may change parts of our linguistic history, according to researchers.

Norway was likely home to the largest building in the Nordic region in the 200s

Archaeologists had to double-check, but the conclusion is clear: The unusually large longhouse that once stood in Øvre Eiker was built in the 3rd centure and may have been fit for a king.

Norwegian theory about iconic Danish runestone is absurd, according to runologist

Critics are not merciful towards the theory that Denmark's national icon, the large Jelling stone, is not from the Viking Age.

Denmark's iconic runestone from the Viking Age may not actually be from the Viking Age, claims a Norwegian archaeologist

The large Jelling stone was commissioned by a bishop in the 1100s. Not by Viking King Harald Bluetooth in the late 900s, according to researcher Håkon Glørstad.

Here’s what archaeologists found in 2024: Child graves, silver treasure from the Viking Age, and perhaps Norway's first stone church

Here’s what archaeologists found in 2024: Child graves in Østfold, silver treasure from the Viking Age and perhaps Norway's first stone church

The past year has been marked by fewer excavations compared to previous years. But archaeologists have still made some great discoveries. Here is 2024's top list.

Iron Age grave in Western Norway confirmed – among the largest in the Nordic countries

Archaeologists have suspected it for many years, but now an enormous grave from the Iron Age in Western Norway has been confirmed via ground-penetrating radar. However, what it contains remains a mystery.

Here lies the foundation of how farmers became Vikings

To travel abroad, a farming community needed a surplus. They found that in iron.

Sound from the Aztec skull whistle: "Extremely aversive and scary"

Researchers have tested how people react to the sound. The whistle may have been used in sacrificial rituals.

Found jewellery and a unique coin: Three women were buried here during the Viking Age

On a small rocky knoll on the west coast of Norway, archaeologists have uncovered a rich burial ground from the Viking Age.

Why did the population in Southern Norway decline dramatically after the 6th century?

SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: The decline in population tells us something important about Scandinavia during the Iron Age.

Historian has seen the new Gladiator film – and he is not that impressed

Not just a thumbs up for “Gladiator II”, as seen through the eyes of ancient history.

Norwegian archaeology find of the year: The remains of this Viking ship

Archaeologists discovered several traces of an enormous Viking ship at the Myklebust burial mound. They also found a message in a bottle from the person who first excavated here, 150 years ago.

Rune stick and game piece with runic inscriptions found in eastern Norway

What kind of game were people playing at the Tønsberg harbour with this piece, 800 years ago?

Longhouse and Viking grave likely found in western Norway

Archaeologists have discovered remains of what is likely a Viking Age longhouse, along with a Viking grave.

New images of the shipwreck lying over 400 metres deep in Norway's largest lake

Two years ago, a wreck appeared on sonar images from Lake Mjøsa. Researchers now know more about what type of vessel this might have been.

Why was there a such huge amount of down in the Oseberg Viking ship?

The down found in the ship could have filled at least 31 duvets. An archaeology professor has a theory about what it might have been used for.

Are the remains of Norway's largest Viking ship located here?

A chieftain was buried here over 1,200 years ago. Is this Norway's largest Viking ship?

It has been 150 years since the Myklebust burial mound was first excavated, revealing traces of a massive Viking ship. Now, archaeologists have returned to the site.

Researchers have uncovered an ancient mountain shack used by Viking Age travellers in Norway

The most surprising discovery is how much of a mess they made with their food inside the shack, says an archaeologist.

Archaeologists’ most exciting finds: “I caught a glimmer of gold and glass”

A glass goblet from the Roman Empire was unearthed in Eastern Norway.

New discovery of Viking treasure: “This is undoubtedly the most significant event of my career”

The Viking treasure was buried under what was presumably the thralls’ house.

A 1,300-year-old arrow and horse dung have emerged from a melting Norwegian glacier

“It’s a type of arrow that is very, very rare,” researcher says.

Ancient artefacts resurface as mountain snow melts. Archaeologists urge hikers to stay alert

Due to unusually low snow levels in the mountains this year, archaeologists predict that ancient artefacts will surface in the mountains of Western Norway. They are urging people to stay alert for these findings.

Remarkable find: Archaeologists in Norway discovered the remains of a gauntlet on the seabed

What is this precious steel glove doing in the sea?

Archaeologists' most exciting finds: Teeth marks reveal the everyday lives of ordinary people

The past is filled will regular people, not just kings and queens. It’s essential to remember them, an archaeologist argues.

Archaeologists' most exciting finds: Investigating graves from Europe's first oil adventure

“The absolute coolest thing I've ever been a part of,” says the archaeologist.

Archaeologists' most exciting finds: “It was as if I entered a time capsule from the Bronze Age”

“I held the flashlight at an angle along the rock, and the figures came to life,” says the archaeologist.

A unique medieval boat has been given its own museum in Northern Norway

However, many secrets still lie hidden within the only preserved medieval boat in Norway.

Archaeologists' most exciting finds: Unearthed some of the oldest human bones ever found in Norway

“I was completely overwhelmed by the responsibility,” says archeologist Gaute Reitan.

Archaeologists' most exciting finds: Found traces of Sámi settlement in the Viking Age

It has been difficult to prove that there were Sámi in central Norway at the start of the Viking Age. But then Harald Bugge Midthjell and his colleagues made a discovery.

This ship part found in Norway is much older than archaeologists first thought

The wood dates back to the late 11th century, close to the Viking Age.

Archaeologists' most exciting finds: A truly unique artefact from the Bronze Age was discovered at a depth of 12 metres

“I could hardly believe it,” the marine archaeologist says.

Mostly babies were buried here over 2,000 years ago. What have the archaeologists discovered?

The newly discovered burial site consists almost entirely of babies, buried over several hundred years. How do researchers determine that the majority of those buried here were infants, especially when the bodies were cremated?

Archaeologists sound the alarm: Urgent action needed to preserve the Gjellestad Ship remains

Archaeologists sound the alarm: Urgent action needed to preserve this Norwegian Viking ship

Under layers of sand and soil, a Viking ship is rotting away.

Over 30 mysterious children's graves uncovered in Norway

Archaeologists have discovered 40 circular stone formations during an excavation in southeastern Norway. All have cremated bone remains in the centre, mostly from children.

New Viking ship discovered in Norway

A large boat or perhaps a ship, archaeologists initially said. Now they are certain. There was once a Viking ship buried at Jarlsberg.

"Imagine being the first person to hold something like this in over 1,000 years"

The small gold flake belonged to a person of power in the Merovingian period. Thanks to a faint beep in a metal detector, this 1,500-year-old gold foil figure was found.

Norway's most famous rock carving may have been preserved by a Nazi researcher looking for the origins of the Germanic people

The skier Rødøy-man was the logo for the 1994 Olympics in Lillehammer. But in 2016, the petroglyph was destroyed. A researcher sent by Adolf Hitler and Heinrich Himmler may now prove to be the saviour of this 5,000-year-old rock art.

Tag: archaeology

People were able to cross the open sea from Norway to Denmark 4,000 years ago

The serpent from the Oseberg Viking ship has been hidden in storage for nearly 100 years

A Viking was once buried here in a boat grave. What happened to him and the boat?

The largest stave church of all time is probably not Norwegian

The size of this longhouse suggests powerful rulers existed in Norway long before the Viking Age

When Frank set out to drain his field, a unique longhouse from before the Viking Age appeared

Final voyage for the Viking ships

Researchers were surprised when they turned over the stone in the Viking grave: It looked like female genitalia

Norway is sending a runestone to Ukraine: "A nice gesture to a people who have endured great hardship," says the foreign minister

How old is Norse mythology?

Researchers found more pieces of the world's oldest runestone – may change the history of runes

Norway was likely home to the largest building in the Nordic region in the 200s

Norwegian theory about iconic Danish runestone is absurd, according to runologist

Denmark's iconic runestone from the Viking Age may not actually be from the Viking Age, claims a Norwegian archaeologist

Here’s what archaeologists found in 2024: Child graves in Østfold, silver treasure from the Viking Age and perhaps Norway's first stone church

Iron Age grave in Western Norway confirmed – among the largest in the Nordic countries

Here lies the foundation of how farmers became Vikings

Sound from the Aztec skull whistle: "Extremely aversive and scary"

Found jewellery and a unique coin: Three women were buried here during the Viking Age

Why did the population in Southern Norway decline dramatically after the 6th century?

Historian has seen the new Gladiator film – and he is not that impressed

Norwegian archaeology find of the year: The remains of this Viking ship

Rune stick and game piece with runic inscriptions found in eastern Norway

Longhouse and Viking grave likely found in western Norway

New images of the shipwreck lying over 400 metres deep in Norway's largest lake

Why was there a such huge amount of down in the Oseberg Viking ship?

A chieftain was buried here over 1,200 years ago. Is this Norway's largest Viking ship?

Researchers have uncovered an ancient mountain shack used by Viking Age travellers in Norway

Archaeologists’ most exciting finds: “I caught a glimmer of gold and glass”

New discovery of Viking treasure: “This is undoubtedly the most significant event of my career”

A 1,300-year-old arrow and horse dung have emerged from a melting Norwegian glacier

Ancient artefacts resurface as mountain snow melts. Archaeologists urge hikers to stay alert

Remarkable find: Archaeologists in Norway discovered the remains of a gauntlet on the seabed

Archaeologists' most exciting finds: Teeth marks reveal the everyday lives of ordinary people

Archaeologists' most exciting finds: Investigating graves from Europe's first oil adventure

Archaeologists' most exciting finds: “It was as if I entered a time capsule from the Bronze Age”

A unique medieval boat has been given its own museum in Northern Norway

Archaeologists' most exciting finds: Unearthed some of the oldest human bones ever found in Norway

Archaeologists' most exciting finds: Found traces of Sámi settlement in the Viking Age

This ship part found in Norway is much older than archaeologists first thought

Archaeologists' most exciting finds: A truly unique artefact from the Bronze Age was discovered at a depth of 12 metres

Mostly babies were buried here over 2,000 years ago. What have the archaeologists discovered?

Archaeologists sound the alarm: Urgent action needed to preserve this Norwegian Viking ship

Over 30 mysterious children's graves uncovered in Norway

New Viking ship discovered in Norway

"Imagine being the first person to hold something like this in over 1,000 years"

Norway's most famous rock carving may have been preserved by a Nazi researcher looking for the origins of the Germanic people

On the hunt for mammoth remains in Norway

God originally had a wife

Was the Oseberg Viking wagon drivable? New methods are constantly uncovering new details about Norway's oldest vehicle

Why was this Viking ship crushed with stones – and moored – before it was buried?

This bucket remained buried in a Viking grave for 1,000 years, but is in excellent condition

Top Norwegian archaeological finds of 2023: Viking ships, gold treasures, and 4,000-year-old skeletons

Unique coin found in central Norway: How did this 1,000-year-old Byzantine gold coin end up in the Norwegian mountains?

Study finds that sharks may have been part of Stone Age Norwegian coastal diets

These mass graves in Northern Norway will now be re-examined

Norwegian archaeology find of the year: A 4,000-year-old grave with skeletons

Pigs provided food in the Middle Ages, but men had to watch out for their scrotums

Precise dating from Medieval Oslo: This is undoubtedly the King's Wharf

Medieval Norwegian food was more flavourful than you might think

This Norwegian-Swedish cannon could be one of the oldest in Europe

Melting ice near Norway's highest mountain reveals horse bridle that could stem from the Viking Age

Another gold treasure in Norway: 1400 year old gold foil figures found in pagan temple

1500-year-old gold treasure discovered by metal detectorist: “This is the gold find of the century in Norway”

Glacial archaeologist on melting ice in the mountains: "It’s absolutely extreme"

Archaeologists may have found a Viking house the length of almost two tennis courts

Here’s what the archaeologists found in the Viking grave the Heiland-family discovered in their garden

The couple were just extending their house: Found a grave from the Viking Age in their garden

Medieval gaming piece with runic inscription discovered in Norway

7,000-year old fish traps excavated in Norwegian mountain lake – a race against time as the water is coming in

New studies are upending our ideas about Viking shields

Archaeologists had to destroy nearly all of the medieval ‘King’s Wharf’ soon after they excavated it.

Here's what archaeologists found under the floor of the 12th century Stavanger Cathedral

New video footage shows what could be the oldest known shipwreck at the bottom of Norway's largest lake

This brooch became high fashion during the late Viking and Middle Age

New discovery of a Viking ship in Norway

This is what a Norwegian boy looked like 8,000 years ago

A gold coin that changes history: Oldest known reference to the Norse god Odin found in Denmark