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![Archaeologists uncovered the foundations of a wooden church where the body of the Viking king Olaf Haraldsson may have been enshrined after he was declared a saint.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/872ANt3setYHkMVgJnKJtD-320-80.jpg)
Altar of Miracle-Making Viking King Discovered in Norway
By Stephanie Pappas published
The original shrine of the patron saint of Norway may have been discovered.
![Group of vikings are floating on the sea on Drakkar with mountains in the background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NSiSKf4HjvWWqj5wQLzgLY-320-80.jpg)
The Real Reason for Viking Raids: Shortage of Eligible Women?
By Charles Q. Choi published
For all their infamous raiding and plundering, the Vikings who attacked from Scandinavia might have been just a bunch of lonely-hearted bachelors, new research suggests.
![Viking Ax](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RLDnqCbRGfoYN48w5zJECE-320-80.jpeg)
Mighty Viking Ax Discovered in Tomb of Medieval 'Power Couple'
By Tom Metcalfe published
Archaeologists have discovered one of the largest Viking axes ever found, in the tomb of a 10th-century "power couple" in Denmark.
![Viking Woman Buried in Wooden Cart](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4bVqhJr7zo9x68YdPrLXYU-320-80.jpg)
Photos: 10th-century Viking tomb unearthed in Denmark
By Tom Metcalfe published
An unusual 10th-century tomb, containing one of the largest Viking axes ever found, was unearthed in central Denmark.
![viking cross from aunslev denmark](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZcLLnQiR4j3kH8cycS3vAh-320-80.jpg)
Oldest Viking Crucifix Uncovered in Denmark
By Tia Ghose published
A gorgeous golden trinket which was recently unearthed by a hobbyist metal detector may be the oldest cross in Denmark.
![another viking site called point rosee was discovered using satellite imagery.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6UfAwHE27px7a4B3PDEeyc-320-80.jpg)
Searching for the Vikings: 3 Sites Possibly Found in Canada
By Owen Jarus published
If the discoveries are confirmed, they would add to the single known Viking settlement in the New World, located at L'Anse aux Meadows on the northern tip of Newfoundland.
![The possible bog iron roasting hearth can be seen beside the structure made of turf at Point Rosee.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4g2J6ujW9GW26pL2GMTRcT-320-80.jpg)
In Photos: Viking Outposts Possibly Found in Canada
By Owen Jarus published
Archaeologists are investigating three sites that may have served as Viking outposts about 1,000 years ago.
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