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Video about the construction of the Viking House in the National Botanic Gardens, Dublin
Video by Vimeo user Philip BromwellforRTÉ about theconstruction of the Viking House and Garden at the National Botanic Gardens, Dublin (Recreating the Architecture, Ecology & Experience of Dublin's Townhouses, AD 1014).
Borre Trefoil brooch from Wiltshire
This is a stunning Borre style Trefoil brooch found in Wiltshire, one of over 20 on the Portable Antiquities Scheme's Database. To view the full record and associated metadata, go tohttps://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/276198
Viking smithy at Bjørgvin Viking Market
Re-enactors demonstrate a Viking smithy
Re-enactors display their wares at Bjørgvin Viking Market
Tents with reconstructions of Viking Age artefacts for sale
The interior of the reconstruction of Erik the Red's house
Photographs of the interior of the reconstructed Viking longhouse at Brattahlid (Norse Brattahlíð) in Greenland. The photographs show a number of reconstructions of everyday items. These include an upright loom, a drum, shoes, and clothes.
The Hørning rune stone at Moesgaard Museum, Denmark
The Hørning stone (DR 58) was carved by an emancipated slave in honour of his master. The inscription reads: tuki : smiþr : riþ : stin : ift ¶ þurkisl : kuþmutaR : sun : is : hanum ¶ kaf : kul : uk :…
A table laden with Viking food at Stamford Bridge
A table at Stamford bridge with food and vessels laid out to show the types of food available to Vikings
Iron Implements in the National Museum of Ireland
From left to right these are a fork, a fish hook and a bill hook.
Iron Tools in the National Museum of Ireland
A chisel, a punch and two iron files are evidence of everyday activities in Dublin in the Viking Age. These were all found in Fishamble Street.
Keys and Locks in the National Museum of Ireland
These keys and locks show that Vikings locked things away too.
Saw Blades and a Draw-Knife Blade in the National Museum of Ireland
Two iron saw blades (13-14) and an Iron draw-knife blade (15).
Spades from the Oseberg burial
A number of wooden spades were found as part of the Oseberg burial
A pitchfork from the Oseberg burial
A wooden pitchfork from the Oseberg burial
Hoe from the Oseberg Ship Burial
A wooden hoe that was buried with the Oseberg ship burial.
Adze, Auger and Tethering Pegs from the Gokstad Burial
An adze (left), a spoon-shaped auger with a looped handle (centre) and some wooden tethering pegs.
Dogs
Dogs are known from the Mesolithic period onwards in Scandinavia. They would have been used by the Vikings as guards, hunting animals, and even as pets. Dogs similar to the Norwegian Elkhound are known from the Mesolithic period, and remains of…
Slik fjernet vikingene lus
Vikings are often portrayed as barbaric, dirty warriors. However, archaeological finds indicate that they were well-coiffured, well-clad, and, not least, well-combed.
Wooden Platter on display in Shetland Museum and Archives
Viking-Age wooden platter. Parish Unknown. Donated by Lerwick Town Council. AGR 65420
Bronze pin and bone or antler comb found in a male Viking grave near Larne in 1840, at the Ulster Museum.
Bronze pin and bone or antler comb found in a male Viking grave near Larne, County Antrim, in 1840. The grave dates dating from the tenth century. On loan from Duke of Northumberland at the Ulster Museum, Belfast in Northern Ireland.
Objects found in a male Viking grave near Larne in 1840, at the Ulster Museum.
Objects found in a male Viking grave near Larne in 1840, in County Antrim. The grave dates from the 10th century. On loan from Duke of Northumberland at the Ulster Museum. The objects include an iron sword, an iron spear-head and ferrule, a bronze…