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Nyheter: Kan ha funnet Olav den helliges kirke
Archaeologists digging in Trondheim have found human remains and the remains of a church that may date to the early 11th century. The site, behind the library in Trondheim, was thought to be the location of a church, but now proof has been found, and…
News: Will you become a citizen of Asgardia, the first nation state in space?
From the news story: 'Proposals for the “first nation state in space” have been unveiled by a team of scientists and legal experts, who say the move will foster peace, open up access to space technologies and offer protection for citizens of…
Viking extras sought for performance of novel Røde Orm (Red Serpent)
”Are you a Viking? Be an extra in MoMu’s ’Red Serpent’ spectatular.”
Article in Danish regional newspaper Århus Stiftstidende (26/9/16) about Moesgaard Museum’s call for extras for a performance based on Frans G. Bengtsson’s novel…
Article in Danish regional newspaper Århus Stiftstidende (26/9/16) about Moesgaard Museum’s call for extras for a performance based on Frans G. Bengtsson’s novel…
News: In Japan Vikings Are All-You-Can-Eat Buffets
A blog post about the origin of the naming of buffets (or Smörgåsbords) in Japan 'Vikings', from TOFUGU LLC
News item: Iceland goose hunt turns up 1,000-year-old sword
An article on the BBC News website about the chance discovery of a Viking Age sword in Iceland.
News Item: Soldiers of Odin, dubbed 'extreme anti-refugee group,' patrol Edmonton streets
This is a news article from the CBC website about the activities of an extreme anti-refugee group dubbed the 'soldiers of Odin'. Their logo is a viking (with horned helmet) with a Canadian flag as a beard. Organisations such as this are a reminder…
'Save Wood Quay Campaign' Exhibition (RTÉ Archives)
An online exhibition from RTÉ Archives using archive footage to tell the story of the Wood Quay excavations and the public protests in the 1970s and 80s.
Four chapters:
01 ‘Save Wood Quay’ Campaign
02 Viking Site and Proposals
03 Dig,…
Four chapters:
01 ‘Save Wood Quay’ Campaign
02 Viking Site and Proposals
03 Dig,…
News about the publication of an illustrated French children's book 'Vikings!'
From the Inrap website:
Des récits palpitants qui racontent deux siècles et demi de conquêtes et d’histoire du monde sur trois continents. Écrit par Vincent Carpentier, archéologue à l’Inrap et illustré par Jeff Pourquié. Une…
Des récits palpitants qui racontent deux siècles et demi de conquêtes et d’histoire du monde sur trois continents. Écrit par Vincent Carpentier, archéologue à l’Inrap et illustré par Jeff Pourquié. Une…
Nyheter: Tusenvis av bilister har passert denne haugen uten å ane noen ting
The news story discusses the start of excavation of an apparently undisturbed grave mound beside the E6 near Fangberget gård in Ringsaker, Hedmark, Norway.
News: A Norse temple for the 21st century
An article about the resurgence of Norse paganism in Iceland.
News: Iceland to build first temple to Norse gods since Viking age
In early 2015 it was reported that a temple was to be built to the old Norse gods in Iceland.
Nyheter: Norges eldste by er enda eldre
Evidence has been found that Tønsberg really is Norway's oldest town, and that it could have had an urban character by the 800s.
Nyheter: Slik vil de lokke russiske turister til Nord-Norge
NRK reports on a group from the Lofoten Viking Museum who travelled to Russia to promote tourism in North Norway.
Nyheder: Derfor er det cool at være viking
A news article on what interests people about engaging in Viking-Age living history.
News: DNA Hunters have opened Viking grave in Normandy
Norwegian researchers have finally been able to open the tomb of descendants of the Viking leader Hrólfr (Rollo). They plan to find out if Rollo was the same as Hrólfr from Møre. If he is, this would mean that the British royal family originated…
Romeria Vikinga: Vikings Reenact Raid of Galicia
Viking enthusiasts donned ferocious warrior outfits, storming the banks of Catoira as part of the "Romeria Vikinga" festival. The mass reenactment is based on the attack on the village by a Viking tribe, with participants using a replica of a Viking…
News: Viking treasure hoard dating back almost a thousand years unearthed near Caernarfon
The Llandwrog hoard was found in March 2015. It comprises silver coins and ingots, and is thought to have been buried between 1020 and 1030. Eight of the coins date back to 995 while the other six are thought to date from around 1018.
News: Viking treasure discovered in Gwynedd goes on display for the first time
The Llandwrog hoard is to go on display in the exhibition 'Treasures: Adventures in Archaeology' at the National Museum in Cardiff until 30 October 2016.
News: Viking-era artefacts set for display at National Museum
The Llandwrog hoard is going on display at the National Museum of Wales together with remains from Llanbedrgoch on Anglesey.
News: Learn to Be a Viking (Without the Pillaging) in Ribe, Denmark
A news article about the Ribe Viking Centre in Denmark.