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The Krogsta Rune Stone (U1125)The Krogsta rune stone dates from the 6th Century, and is famous for its depiction of a human figure as well as being the only older futhark rune…
The Krogsta Rune Stone (U1125) - Rear / Side BThe Krogsta rune stone dates from the 6th Century, and is famous for its depiction of a human figure as well as being the only older futhark rune…
The Kylver Stone (G 88)Photos of the Kylver stone (G 88), one of the few older futhark rune stone inscriptions, dating from c. 400 AD. It consists of a complete older…
The Last Kingdom | Series TrailerThe year is 872, and many of the separate kingdoms of what we now know as England have fallen to the invading Danes, leaving the great kingdom of…
The Longhouse at Ribe VikingCenterA reconstruction of a long-house from 980 AD at Ribe VikingCenter, part of the 'Great Farm' area of the Center. According to the Ribe VikingCenter,…
The Lord's Prayer in Orcadian Norn (poster)A poster produced by ECRs on the Orkney Viking Heritage Project, demonstrating the language of Viking Age Orkney through the Lord's Prayer.
The Magnus and Harald Window in Lerwick Town HallThis window in Lerwick Town Hall depicts Magnus Erlendsson (later Saint Magnus) who ruled Orkney and Shetland from c. 1106 to 1115. On the right is…
The New Inn, Stamford BridgeThe New Inn at Stamford Bridge features a traditional Viking in horned helmet on its sign. The view in the photograph encompasses the modern bridge,…
The Newport TowerThis stone tower in Touro Park on Rhode Island has been thought to be a Viking construction. This is not the case, and the arguments for it have been…
The Norns and the Tree - Faroe Isles Stamp 431Stamp FO 431 designed by artist Anker Eli Petersen, in a series inspired by Norse mythology issued in 2003
The Nydam Boat in Gottorf CastleImage of the Nydam Boat found in Nydam Bog in southern Jutland, Denmark and now on display in Gottorf Castle. The boat dates to c. 310-320, and is the…
The oars of the reconstructed Viking ship 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough'The oars in the resting position. Note the red tack oar, used to set the pace. For more information see…
The Old Lay of BiarkiThis is a translation of Bjarkamál in fornu which was sung by the skald Thormod before the battle of Stiklestad.
The Original Longships - Technology That Shaped a CultureDelve into the past for a look into the art of Viking longship building. Meet a master boatbuilder and learn about the role these vessels played in…
The Orkney Viking Heritage Project (website)Website showcasing work produced by PhDs on the AHRC-funded Orkney Viking Heritage Project.
The Orkney Viking Heritage Project was a training…
The Oseberg ShipThe Oseberg ship is on display at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo. It was found in a grave mound at Oseberg in Norway with the remains of two women,…
The Oseberg Ship viewed from the StemThe Oseberg ship is on display at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo. It was found in a grave mound at Oseberg in Norway with the remains of two women,…
The Oseberg Ship viewed from the sternThe Oseberg ship is on display at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo. It was found in a grave mound at Oseberg in Norway with the remains of two women,…
The Oseberg TapestryThese are fragments of a tapestry that was found with the Oseberg ship burial. The tapestry appears to depict a procession including horse-drawn…
The Oseberg WagonThe Oseberg Wagon was one of several means of transport that were found with the mid-10th century Oseberg ship burial. The wagon is intricately carved…