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A Viking Age toy boat from Dublin
Winetaven Street model boat This image shows a wooden replica of an ocean-going Viking longboat that was discovered during the National Museum of Ireland’s excavations at Winetavern Street, Dublin....
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Thor’s Wood, a sacred grove near Viking Age Dublin?
Viking Dublin In late December 999 AD Brian Bóruma, king of Munster, decisively defeated the Viking’s of Dublin[i] at the battle of Glen Máma[ii]. This bloody contest was a severe set-back for the...
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Viking Blacksmith’s Grave Uncovered in Norway
The weapons and tools from the grave Source The spectacular remains of what appears to be a Viking grave, most likely belonging to a blacksmith, has been uncovered in Sogndalsdalen, Norway (as reported...
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Ranvaik’s Casket, an ornate shrine stolen during Viking raids on Ireland?
The Copenhagen Shrine Now housed in the Danish National Museum, this beautiful reliquary of Irish-type was most likely stolen during Viking raids on Ireland or Scotland. It dates from the 8th century...
View ArticleA possible depiction of the Viking wolf Fenrir from Dublin?
This small wooden artefact was discovered during the National Museum of Ireland’s excavations at Fishamble Street in Dublin. These extensive works revealed a wealth of information about the Viking Age...
View ArticleOdin’s Skull: A Macabre Amulet from Denmark
This rather macabre artefact was found during an archaeological excavation at Ribe in Denmark. It consists of a fragment of human skull that was subsequently fashioned into an amulet. It measures circa...
View ArticleInnovative Viking Project aims to involve Public
As hit TV drama series Vikings returns for a gripping fourth season with Jonathan Rhys Meyers set to join its cast for the fifth, the World-Tree Project will be launched today at University College...
View ArticleBone Ice Skates from Viking Age Dublin
These unusual looking bone objects represent a pair of medieval ice skates. They date from circa 11th/12th century AD and were discovered during the National Museum of Ireland’s excavations in Viking...
View ArticleHoard of Islamic silver coins found in Sweden
An interesting find from Uppland in Sweden where archaeologist working for Arkeologikonsult have uncovered a hoard of 163 Islamic coins. Fashioned out of silver, the coins contain Arabic script and the...
View ArticleViking Age Utensils from Waterford city
This fantastically preserved collection of household utensils was discovered during archaeological excavations in Waterford city. It includes two wooden spoons, a wooden beetle/pestle and an iron knife...
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