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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…
Bronze-Age rock carvings of ships from Solbakk, NorwayBonze-Age depictions of ships from Solbakk, Rogaland, Norway. For a higher resolution image, see…
Fragment of razor with ship motif from Strærup in Nationalmuseet, DanmarkA pre-Viking razor fragment from theLate Bronze Age, period V. FromStrærup, Sogn.For a higher resolution image see…
Film: OutlanderOutlander is a 2008 big-budget fantasy / science fiction film set in pre-Viking Scandinavia, directed by Howard McCain. It is loosely based on the Old…
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 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…
Anders och Måns - Runstensfrossa! [Comedy documentary about the Krogsta rune stone][Swedish comedy documentary / interview from theseriesAnders and Månsabout the sixth-century Krogsta rune stone and its human figure. Created by…
Historical Photograph of Krogsta Rune stone (U 1125)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 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…
Brooch inscribed with runes (G98) on display in the Swedish History MuseumBrooch from Etelhem in Gotland (now in Historiska museet) inscribed with older futhark runes and dating to the period 400-500AD. According to Rundata…
Runestone (DR 359) in the Swedish History MuseumRune stone DR 359, with an inscription in runes from the older futhark. Originally from Istaby, Blekinge, and now housed in the Historiska museet.It…
Double ship-setting at Anundshög, SwedenA double ship setting at the prehistoric burial mound atAnundshög in Sweden, the largest of 5 ship settings on the site. Many ship settings…
Pre-Viking Dragon Head Stem Post in the Limburgs MuseumThis distinctive dragon-head stem post probably came from a ship, and was recovered from the River Scheldt in the Netherlands. It has been…
Pre-Viking openwork disc in the Ashmolean MuseumOpenwork disc, copper alloy. Gotland, Sweden 500-700 AD. AN1909.96. Photographed in the Ashmolean Museum
Disc-on-bow brooch in the Ashmolean MuseumDisc-on-bow brooch, gilt copper alloy and garnet. Gotland, Sweden, 500-700 AD. Photographed at the Ashmolean Museum. AN1909.28
Blog Post: Viking Adventure in The NetherlandsA blog post from Tamara Bakx, about a visit to an exhibition on Dragons and the history of Limburg. The blog post is named 'Vikings adventure in The…
Sixth-century shield boss button in the Historisk museum, OsloShield boss button from Åker, Vang in Hedemark dating to around the year 600. On display in the Historisk museum, Oslo
Sixth-century buckle plate in the Historisk museum, OsloBuckle plate from Åker, Vang in Hedemark dating to around the year 600. On display in the Historisk museum, Oslo
Sixth-century buckle in the Historisk museum, OsloBuckle from Åker, Vang in Hedemark dating to around the year 600. On display in the Historisk museum, Oslo
Sixth-century pommel with ring in the Historisk museum, OsloSixth-century pommel with ring from Åker, Vang in Hedemark dating to around the year 600. On display in the Historisk museum, Oslo