A new study analyzing Viking Age skeletons reveals that individuals in Norway were significantly more likely to die from violence than those in Denmark. The researchers attribute this difference to factors such as a more decentralized government in Norway, greater emphasis on weaponry, and a less stratified social hierarchy in Denmark.
Archaeologists in Iceland have unearthed a small, carved stone figurine that may be a rare Viking Age toy. While the animal depicted is unclear, the find provides a glimpse into the lives of Viking children and the archaeological richness of the Fjörður excavation site.
A Danish college student has made a remarkable discovery while metal detecting – a hoard of Viking Age silver jewelry that served as currency. The treasure, unearthed near Elsted, Denmark, sheds light on the region’s role as a central hub during the Viking Age, connecting Scandinavia with Russia, Ukraine, and the British Isles.
