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On a farm in Denmark, more than a half-dozen pieces of Viking Age silver jewelry that doubled as money were unearthed. Gustav Brunnsgaard, a 22-year-old metal detectorist and archaeology student ...
Explore the fascinating art of creating a unique pendant using traditional Viking weaving techniques. This video by @LanAnhHandmade reveals how to beautifully incorporate cabochons and stones without ...
The hoard, dating back roughly 1,000 years, was found on the shores of the Schlei, an inlet in the Baltic Sea.
Seven pieces of silver jewelry were discovered by a 22-year-old college student in Denmark. They were found after his metal detector indicated a find in a field near Elsted.
Although known primarily for their weapons and armor, Danish Vikings also wore their fair share of jewelry, which they decorated with engravings of spiritual and mythological significance.
Archaeologists recently found an artifact-filled Viking-era burial site in Denmark — revealing treasures that once belonged ...
Jewelry found in Skumsnes by metal detectorists led archaeologists to over 20 Viking graves with coins and ancient treasures, photos show. Photo from University Museum of Bergen On a rocky island ...
A recent discovery by a family using a metal detector in their backyard marked the first time evidence of Viking settlement on the remote Norwegian island of Jomfruland has been found. The Aasvik ...
Despite each grave’s wealth of jewelry and personal belongings, none contain any bones from the Viking women themselves. One possible reason has to do with the environmental conditions of Skumsnes.
Secrets of Viking world uncovered in new study. Pregnant women wielded swords and wore martial helmets, experts reveal. Marianne Hem Eriksen. in Leicester, England. Tuesday 13 May 2025 11:23 BST.