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Gol Stave Church was moved to the Folkemuseum in the late 19th century. Only about one third of the surviving church was used (those parts that were…

Stave church, originally from Gol, Hallingdal, Norway, now in the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, Oslo.

This burial chamber was constructed towards the stern of the Gokstad ship. A tall man in his 40s or 50s was buried in it. The chamber was covered with…

These are two of the boats that were found with the Gokstad ship burial.

God of War gameplay trailer, which premiered at E3 2016.

This new release is set in the world of Old Norse mythology

Participants at Tønsberg Viking Festival were invited to learn the art of Viking wrestling. This is a recreation, although we know very little about…

Glass beads found at Lower Klåstad near Larvik

A model Viking longship made of glass and wood as a souvenir that can be bought in the gift shop at Vikingskipshuset.

Keyrings decorated with the Gjermundbu helmet spotted at the ticket booth in Oslo harbour.

A fridge magnet with a picture of the Gjermundbu helmet on it. Seen in Vikingskipshuset.

The only surviving Viking Age helmet. It is on display in Oslo

A living history group that is interested in recreating and mediating all aspects of Viking Age culture and daily life.

Gilt copper alloy sword pommel. No locality. X. 2807

A selection of gilt bronze mounts from the Gokstad burial.

An animal figurine found in Lolland, originally from a wind-vane (or prow ornament) on a ship. Dating to c. 1000 AD. For a higher-resolution image see…

The entrance to the Dublinia experience in Dublin features a scale replica of the prow of Havhingsten (The Sea Stallion from Glendalough) which is…

The Gersum Project, funded by the AHRC, aims to understand Scandinavian influence on English vocabulary by examining the origins of up to 1,600 words…

A website with translations and texts relating to Old Norse literature and Norse mythology. The website primarily links to other websites, but it does…

A selection of photographs taken around the Tønsberg Viking festival, showing the various wares on offer and the style of the tents.

A selection of gaming pieces on display in the Museum of Cultural History, Oslo. These pieces were probably used for hnefatafl. The photographs…

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