Tag: viking
Viking 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,…
Hoard 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….
Bone 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…
Innovative 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…
Odin’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…
A 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…
Ranvaik’s Casket, an ornate shrine stolen during Viking raids on Ireland?
Now housed in the Danish National Museum, this beautiful reliquary of Irish-type was most likely stolen during Viking raids on…
Viking Blacksmith’s Grave Uncovered in Norway
The spectacular remains of what appears to be a Viking grave, most likely belonging to a blacksmith, has been uncovered in…
Thor’s Wood, a sacred grove near Viking Age Dublin?
In late December 999 AD Brian Bóruma, king of Munster, decisively defeated the Vikings of Dublin[i] at the battle of…
A Viking Age toy boat from Dublin
This image shows a wooden replica of an ocean-going Viking longboat that was discovered during the National Museum of Ireland’s…
