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Silver Viking bracelets in original context

Four beautiful silver Viking bracelets were discovered on a hillside near the Norwegian farm Årdal in the village of Hjelmeland. Each is unique and all are in perfect condition. They were hidden under the floor of a Viking house that burned down in the 9th century...

Archaeology student finds silver Viking treasure with a detector

In a field near Elsted in the spring, an archaeology student discovered a hoard of seven silver Viking bracelets. First he found one, then a week later he returned to the site and discovered six more. Dating back to around 800 AD, they date from the very beginning of the Viking Age and indicate widespread Viking connections.

A Bronze Age axe has been discovered in the sea off the Norwegian coast

A Bronze Age axe was discovered on the seabed off Arendal in south-eastern Norway at a depth of 12 metres. According to the specific hollow shape, it is specifically from the Middle Bronze Age and dates back to approximately 1100 BC. This is the first prehistoric metal artefact discovered in Norwegian waters and possibly the first evidence of a shipwreck from this period...

Farmer discovers 1,000-year-old rare Viking sword type Ulfberht

While cultivating a field that had not been ploughed for many years on a family farm in Suldal in south-western Norway, local farmer Øyvind Tveitane Lovra and his son discovered a rare Viking sword. Lovra initially thought it was part of an old piece of farming equipment, but upon closer examination he recognised the torso of a Viking weapon in the object. Only 170 swords of this type have been discovered in the whole of Europe.

Detector study of Roman gold treasure discovery reveals network of European elites

The farm in the Jute town of Vindelev is believed to have been the home of a prominent international figure. Newly published research on Denmark's largest hoard of Roman gold coins and bractates demonstrates the strong influence of the small settlement and its connection to elite Roman cities...

A medieval Christian grave with a unique set of silver bracketed tombs

An 800-year-old Christian tomb with a treasure trove of silver bractates has been discovered in the grounds of Brahekyrkan Church in Visingsö, Sweden. In the Middle Ages, Christians were rarely buried with grave goods, and it is very rare to discover a burial with more coins in this period. Moreover, some of the coins of this burial were unknown until now.

Gold ring with engraving of the face of Christ

In Kalmar, southeastern Sweden, a gold ring with an engraving of the face of Christ from the early 15th century was discovered during two years of research. The jewel was lying in a waste layer and is still as new, in almost pristine condition. It was probably worn only briefly and then accidentally lost. It is of Nordic origin, and due to its size it probably belonged to a wealthy lady...

Detectorist finds exceptional gold ring from the 5th century, refers to a previously unknown principality

With the help of metal detectors, a very rare, 1,500-year-old Merovingian gold ring made of 20-carat gold was discovered in Emmerlev, Jutland. It's a reference to Germanic mythology and the excellence of Frankish craftsmanship. The ring suggests a connection to a hitherto unknown princely family in south-western Jutland.

Food remains in ceramic pots what did they eat in northern and central Europe 5,000 years ago?

Researchers from Kiel University have demonstrated in the first archaeobotanical study of burnt food remains on the surface of ceramicpottery on the surface of ceramic vessels to show how varied and tasty the food prepared in East Holstein was 5,000 years ago...

Tartar, periodontal disease and the last meal: Chewing gum with Stone Age tooth impressions as canned DNA

Around 9 700 years ago, Mesolithic hunters and gatherers camped on the western coast of Scandinavia. The group included youngsters who chewed resin. Thirty years ago, research at the same site revealed 1,849 flint artefacts and 115 pieces of resin. Now, their DNA analysis has yielded fascinating and detailed information about what the youngsters were eating on that day 9,700 years ago, the state of their teeth and oral microbiome, or where their ancestors came from...

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