Viking news, features and articles
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Vikings' 'blood eagle' torture was horrific — and may have actually happenedIt literally turned victims inside out.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Horned 'Viking' helmets were actually from a different civilization, archaeologists sayTwo spectacular horned helmets may have inspired the myth that more than 1,500 years later, Vikings wore bulls' horns on their helmets.
By Tom Metcalfe Published
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One of the largest-known Norse longhouses discovered near Viking ship burialArchaeologists in Norway have discovered the remains of a cluster of Norse longhouses, including one of the largest of these structures ever found.
By Tom Metcalfe Published
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X-ray analysis reveals 'highly decorated' Viking sword caked in dirt and rustArchaeologists have revealed the ornate appearance of a Viking heavy sword that is encased in dirt and rust using X-ray analysis.
By Harry Baker Published
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Viking 'piggy bank' hoard discovered on Isle of ManAn amateur treasure hunter on the Isle of Man has unearthed a Viking Age "piggy bank" hoard.
By Laura Geggel Published
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Skeletons of twin infant Vikings discovered in SwedenSeven Viking tombs holding well-preserved skeletons, including possible twin infants, have been discovered in the Swedish town of Sigtuna.
By Owen Jarus Published
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Hoard of silver coins may have been part of historic ransom to save ParisA hoard of silver coins minted in the Carolingian Empire may have been part of a historic ransom to save Paris from a Viking invasion.
By Tom Metcalfe Published
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Christian monks may have buried this treasure to dupe the VikingsA hoard discovered in Scotland was likely buried by a bishop hoping to outwit the Viking invaders.
By Laura Geggel Published
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Misplaced Viking noble's bones vanished decades ago, finally found in museum collectionArchaeologists recently located the remains of the elite Viking that were excavated in 1868 and have been missing for nearly a century.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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