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Nyheter: Kan ha funnet Olav den helliges kirkeArchaeologists digging in Trondheim have found human remains and the remains of a church that may date to the early 11th century. The site, behind the…
News: Will you become a citizen of Asgardia, the first nation state in space?From the news story: 'Proposals for the “first nation state in space” have been unveiled by a team of scientists and legal experts, who say the move…
Viking extras sought for performance of novel Røde Orm (Red Serpent)”Are you a Viking? Be an extra in MoMu’s ’Red Serpent’ spectatular.”
Article in Danish regional newspaper Århus Stiftstidende (26/9/16) about…
News: In Japan Vikings Are All-You-Can-Eat BuffetsA blog post about the origin of the naming of buffets (or Smörgåsbords) in Japan 'Vikings', from TOFUGU LLC
News item: Iceland goose hunt turns up 1,000-year-old swordAn article on the BBC News website about the chance discovery of a Viking Age sword in Iceland.
News Item: Soldiers of Odin, dubbed 'extreme anti-refugee group,' patrol Edmonton streetsThis is a news article from the CBC website about the activities of an extreme anti-refugee group dubbed the 'soldiers of Odin'. Their logo is a…
'Save Wood Quay Campaign' Exhibition (RTÉ Archives)An online exhibition from RTÉ Archives using archive footage to tell the story of the Wood Quay excavations and the public protests in the 1970s and…
News about the publication of an illustrated French children's book 'Vikings!'From the Inrap website:
Des récits palpitants qui racontent deux siècles et demi de conquêtes et d’histoire du monde sur trois continents. Écrit…
Nyheter: Tusenvis av bilister har passert denne haugen uten å ane noen tingThe news story discusses the start of excavation of an apparently undisturbed grave mound beside the E6 near Fangberget gård in Ringsaker, Hedmark,…
News: A Norse temple for the 21st centuryAn article about the resurgence of Norse paganism in Iceland.
News: Iceland to build first temple to Norse gods since Viking ageIn early 2015 it was reported that a temple was to be built to the old Norse gods in Iceland.
Nyheter: Norges eldste by er enda eldreEvidence has been found that Tønsberg really is Norway's oldest town, and that it could have had an urban character by the 800s.
Nyheter: Slik vil de lokke russiske turister til Nord-NorgeNRK reports on a group from the Lofoten Viking Museum who travelled to Russia to promote tourism in North Norway.
Nyheder: Derfor er det cool at være vikingA news article on what interests people about engaging in Viking-Age living history.
News: DNA Hunters have opened Viking grave in NormandyNorwegian researchers have finally been able to open the tomb of descendants of the Viking leader Hrólfr (Rollo). They plan to find out if Rollo was…
Romeria Vikinga: Vikings Reenact Raid of GaliciaViking enthusiasts donned ferocious warrior outfits, storming the banks of Catoira as part of the "Romeria Vikinga" festival. The mass reenactment is…
News: Viking treasure hoard dating back almost a thousand years unearthed near CaernarfonThe Llandwrog hoard was found in March 2015. It comprises silver coins and ingots, and is thought to have been buried between 1020 and 1030. Eight of…
News: Viking treasure discovered in Gwynedd goes on display for the first timeThe Llandwrog hoard is to go on display in the exhibition 'Treasures: Adventures in Archaeology' at the National Museum in Cardiff until 30 October…
News: Viking-era artefacts set for display at National MuseumThe Llandwrog hoard is going on display at the National Museum of Wales together with remains from Llanbedrgoch on Anglesey.
News: Learn to Be a Viking (Without the Pillaging) in Ribe, DenmarkA news article about the Ribe Viking Centre in Denmark.