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Bridle from the Gokstad BurialThis bridle from the Gokstad burial is decorated with gilt bronze plaques.
Strap Mounts from the Gokstad BurialA selection of strap mounts from the Gokstad burial.
Part of a Bailer from the Gokstad BurialA decorated wooden fragment that may have been part of a bailer.
Tent Pegs from the Gokstad BurialThese are thought to be tent pegs.
Remnants of a Box from the Gokstad BurialPart of a wooden box.
Adze, Auger and Tethering Pegs from the Gokstad BurialAn adze (left), a spoon-shaped auger with a looped handle (centre) and some wooden tethering pegs.
Wooden Cup and a Dish from the Gokstad BurialRemains of a wooden cup, and a possible wooden dish with part of a gaming board visible top left.
Wooden Gaming Board from the Gokstad BurialPart of a wooden gaming board for playing tafl. One piece is displayed on it to indicate its function. In the foreground is the remains of a cup and a…
Hunting Knapsack from the Gokstad ShipThe wooden top and bottom of a hunting knapsack. The fabric body has not survived. The lid has a horse carved into it.
Vikings: Raids. Culture. Legacy Ep.1 (Introduction)Every evening around 9pm GMT I read from 'Vikings: Raids. Culture. Legacy' book by Roderick Dale and Marjolein Stern, with permission from Carlton…
Candlesticks from the Gokstad BurialPossible wooden candlesticks. Their actual function is uncertain but it is thought that they were made to hold candles.
Bedposts from the Gokstad BurialBedposts made of oak with a carved horse design.
Bucket with Brass Fittings from the Gokstad BurialA bucket made of yew. It has brass fittings, and iron hoops and handle rings. When found it contained wild apples.
Bucket with 'Buddha' Image from the Gokstad BurialA bucket made of yew, with brass hoops and 'Buddha'-like figures of enamel and brass.
Bucket with Brass Hoops and Handles from the Gokstad BurialA small bucket with brass hoops and handles. It is made of yew.
Gilt Bronze Mounts from the Gokstad BurialA selection of gilt bronze mounts from the Gokstad burial.
Performance of 'Völuspá' by Einar Selvik (Opening Lines)A performance of the opening lines of 'Völuspá' by musician Einar Selvik (of Wardruna) during the Old Norse Poetry in Performance (ONPIP)…
Website of the Norwegian musical reconstruction project 'Wardruna'Wardruna is a musical project based on Nordic mythology and spirituality. As their website explains, they rework Norse poetry and narratives: "With…
Demonstration of the bukkehorn (goat horn) by Einar Selvik in Somerville CollegeA demonstration of a reconstructed pipe made of goat-horn (bukkehorn) by musician Einar Selvik (of Wardruna) during the Old Norse Poetry in…
Demonstration of a reconstructed horse-hair fiddle (Taglharpa) by Einar Selvik in Somerville CollegeA demonstration of a reconstructed horse-hair fiddle by musician Einar Selvik (of Wardruna) during the Old Norse Poetry in Performance (ONPIP)…