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Oval Brooch from Gotland in the Ashmolean MuseumOval brooch, gilt copper alloy. 800-900. Gotland, Sweden. AN1909.121
Silver bars, wires and ingots from White Horse Road, London, in the Ashmolean MuseumBars, wires and ingots (silver bullion), 800-900. White Horse Road in London. AN1909.556
Horse bones found in a heathen grave on display in Museet Ribes VikingerFoot bones from a horse found in a pit in a heathen grave in Ribe. Probably a pagan offering. Details about the exhibition can be found at…
Small objects from Hviding on display in Museet Ribes VikingerSmall items from Hviding Viking settlement, including keys, beads and brooches, demonstrating a wealthy population. Details about the exhibition can…
CattleAn image of Auðumla the legendary cow that licked Odin's grandfather Buri from the ice and from whose udders milk flowed in streams. This milk…
Photo of the Royal Mounds at Gamla UppsalaThe three barrows at Gamla Uppsala in Sweden, known as the Royal Mounds. This was the site of Sweden's 'thing' (general assembly) during the Viking…
Model of Freydís Eiríksdóttir in the Saga Museum, ReykjavíkA diorama in the Saga Museum, Reykjavík, depicting a pregnant Freydís Eiríksdóttir bearing her breast and striking it with a sword to scare off an…
Reconstructed Viking longhouse at the Lofotr Viking MuseumPhoto of the large reconstructed longhouse at the Lofotr Viking Museum in Borg, based on the Chieftain's House discovered close to the reconstruction…
Viking Tours in HeimaeyPhoto of a Viking Tour bus in Heimaey in the Westman Islands. The company runs tours by boat and bus. The branding of the business draws on the Viking…
Remains of the ship from Gredstedbro on display in Museet Ribes VikingerPart of the keel, rib and stern from a 20-25m ocean-going vessel from around the year 600AD. Found in a river west of Gredstedbro, Denmark. Details…
Silver sceattas from Ribe on display in Museet Ribes VikingerSeveral of the over 200 silver coins (sceattas) found in excavations at Ribe. Most were minted locally. Details about the exhibition can be found at…
Model of Viking Age Ribe on display in Museet Ribes VikingerA model representing the important trading settlement of Ribe in the Viking Age. Details about the exhibition can be found at…
Diagram of the Development of Ribe on display in Museet Ribes VikingerA diagram showing how Ribe developed as a settlement between 705 and 865. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Viking-Age Anchor on display in Museet Ribes VikingerAn anchor from one of Ribe's Viking ships, the most important means of trade with this important market town. Details about the exhibition can be…
Clinker nails and axes on display in Museet Ribes VikingerIron axes, scrapers, and clinker nails associated with ship building or repair in Ribe. Details about the exhibition can be found at…
Tar soaked fabric on display in Museet Ribes VikingerFabric soaked in tar and inserted between the planks of a clinker-built ship helped to keep it watertight and reduce wear on the planks. Details about…
Reconstruction of a Viking-Age man's clothing on display in Museet Ribes VikingerReconstruction of the clothing of a man from the year 800. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Reconstruction of a Viking-Age woman's clothing on display in Museet Ribes VikingerReconstruction of the clothing of a woman from the year 800. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Moulds for metal-working from Ribe on display in Museet Ribes VikingerMoulds for the casting of various objects - from brooches to keys - found in Ribe. Details about the exhibition can be found at…
Assorted bronze objects on display in Museet Ribes VikingerBronze objects, including keys, found at Ribe. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/