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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.
Arrow heads
Iron arrow heads
Artefact from Árós
On the photo are (from upper left corner):
- miniature spearhead;
- miniature lead anchor;
- Thor's hammer;
- awl with handle made of polished reed deer antler;
- patrix bearing Thor's hammer;
- Gotland's box brooch;
- hanging lamp made…
- miniature spearhead;
- miniature lead anchor;
- Thor's hammer;
- awl with handle made of polished reed deer antler;
- patrix bearing Thor's hammer;
- Gotland's box brooch;
- hanging lamp made…
Article: The Modern Vikings
A short article about the heritage of the Norsemen, emphasising that there is more to them than plundering and pillaging.
Axe Heads in the National Museum of Ireland
Viking axe heads from Fishamble Street in Dublin.
Baking Trough from the Oseberg Ship Burial
A large wooden baking trough that had traces of rye flour in it when it was found.
Barrel on the Oseberg Ship
A barrel that was found with the Oseberg ship is on display on the deck of the ship.
Battle of Fulford - 20 September 1066
A website with information about surveys of the area of the Battle of Fulford which immediately preceded the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
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.
Birkaportalen
Birkaportalen gathers together a range of resources about Viking Age Birka and Hovgården.
Blog post: Women - Key figures in medieval Sweden
In one section of the Swedish History Museum in Stockholm representing the Viking period, Swedish women are represented in one individual display case by a great number of keys found in various archaeological digs. Keys are everyday and familiar…
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.
Book Review: 'Women in the Viking Age' by Judith Jesch
A review of Jesch, J., 1991 'Women in the Viking Age' (Woodbridge: Boydell) written by Carolyne Larrington and published in Alvismal. The link is to a pdf of the review.
Box from the Oseberg Burial
A wooden box made of beech.
Box, Shears and Flax Beater from the Oseberg Burial
A wooden box with a lid (left), shears (centre) and a flax beater for processing flax (right)
Bridle from the Borre Grave Mound
Bridle with gilt bronze plaques as decoration.
Bridle from the Gokstad Burial
This bridle from the Gokstad burial is decorated with gilt bronze plaques.