First Viking settlement in North America dated to exactly
Oct 20, 2021 · The first permanent settlement of Vikings in North America—a seaside outpost in Newfoundland known as L’Anse aux Meadows—has tantalized archaeologists for more than 60 years. Now, scientists at last have a precise date for the site: Tree rings show a Viking ax felled trees on the North American continent exactly 1000 years ago, in 1021 C.E.
50 Viking Age skeletons unearthed in Denmark | AP News
Oct 15, 2024 · In a village in central Denmark, archeologists made a landmark discovery that could hold important clues to the Viking era: a burial ground, containing some 50 “exceptionally well-preserved” skeletons.
Archaeologists Unearth Viking Hall in Denmark | Smithsonian
Jan 6, 2023 · Archaeologists in Denmark have discovered the remains of a large structure that likely dates to the late Viking Age. They say it may have once functioned as a community hall, hosting political...
Viking Ruins Sites of the Ancient Norse - ThoughtCo
Feb 24, 2019 · Viking sites on this list include the archaeological remnants of the early medieval Vikings at home in Scandinavia as well as those of the Norse Diaspora when hordes of young adventurous men left Scandinavia to explore the world.
Fifty well-preserved Viking-era skeletons are discovered in Denmark
Oct 15, 2024 · Archaeologists unearthed 50 well-preserved skeletons at a burial site in central Denmark, a discovery that could provide new insights into the Viking Age.
A Viking Mystery | Smithsonian
In the late eighth century a.d., the Vikings—a Scandinavian people from Denmark, Norway and Sweden—began a 300-year campaign of pillaging and piracy throughout Europe.
A Viking Archaeologist Shares 6 of the Most Fascinating Finds …
Jan 27, 2021 · Global warming has caused ice patches to melt and unlock ancient Viking artifacts. We spoke to an archaeologist about the greatest finds.
Well-Preserved Viking-Era Cemetery Unearthed in Denmark
Sep 30, 2024 · ODENSE, DENMARK—According to a Reuters report, 50 well-preserved skeletons dated to between A.D. 850 and 970 have been uncovered on Denmark’s island of Funen. Michael Borre Lundoe of Museum Odense...
What archaeologists are learning from the discovery of 50 …
Archaeologists made the landmark discovery that included a burial ground and the skeletons. Experts hope to conduct DNA analyses and possibly reconstruct detailed life histories, as well as...
Viking Archaeology | Viking Archaeology Educational Resources
Early Norwegian Viking Activity; Executed Vikings. Medieval Archaeology, 54, 2010, pp 402 – 404; Great Army Overwintering; Slavery in the Viking Age. Slavery in Wales; The Viking Overwintering at Repton. Repton Clip; The Viking Overwintering at Torksey; Viking Raids in France. Peran; Pont de l’Arche; Viking Raids in the Rhineland; Religion ...