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Anders Baasmo Christensen as Olaf
Anders Baasmo Christensen as King Olav in the 2003 production of The Saint Olav Drama.
Animal heads from the Oseberg burial
Five carved animal heads were found in the Oseberg burial. One of these is too damaged to be displayed. Some of the heads were found with rope running through their mouths, like reins, and all were found with a rattle and a piece of rope.
Arkeologene
TV series from NRK about Norway's Viking Age and medieval past with Arne Hjeltnes and Frode Iversen.
Arrow heads
Iron arrow heads
Article: The Modern Vikings
A short article about the heritage of the Norsemen, emphasising that there is more to them than plundering and pillaging.
Askøy Vikinglag
Askøy Vikinglag is a reenactment group in Askøy near Bergen, with a permanent base at Herdla fort. The group focuses on recreating and presenting the Vikings' way of life, handicrafts and activities.
Assorted pendants
Assorted pendants on coloured strings.
Ægir Bryggeri Littlebro
Ægir Bryggeri is a micro-brewery in Norway that takes its name from the giant Ægir who brewed the ale for the god's party in Lokasenna.
Baking Trough from the Oseberg Ship Burial
A large wooden baking trough that had traces of rye flour in it when it was found.
Banner for Yddir Vikinglag
The banner for Yddir Vikinglag, a local reenactment group.
Barrel on the Oseberg Ship
A barrel that was found with the Oseberg ship is on display on the deck of the ship.
Basket of Rune Sticks
A basket of rune sticks using the younger futhark creatively to add modern letters not represented in the younger futhark. The runes have been burnt into the wood rather than carved. These were created by Sofie Louise Jensen (Runeristeren).
Beaded Necklaces
A selection of Viking-style necklaces.
Beckets from the Oseberg burial
Beckets were used for securing ropes on the ship.
Bedposts from the Gokstad Burial
Bedposts made of oak with a carved horse design.
Birkebeinerne på Ski over Fjeldet med Kongsbarnet
From Wikimedia Commons: Depiction of Birkebeiner skiers carrying Prince Haakon to safety during the winter of 1206 has become a national Norwegian icon. The prince grew up to be King Haakon IV whose reign marked the end of the period known as the…
Blog: For the Archbishop's Sins - a healing miracle of St Olaf concerning Archbishop Eystein Erlendsson
A blog post about a miracle aassociated with St Olaf
Blog: Vikingtiden i Norge
A blog about the Viking Age in Norway that was created as part of a school project
Blog: Why did the Viking trading town of Kaupang totally disappear?
A blog post discussing the disappearance of Kaupang i Skiringssal.
Blog: Women in the Viking Age then and now: Powerful then, dangerous now?
A blog post about women in the Viking Age and what the Oseberg ship burial means for our understanding of their levels of power and agency.