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A Chamber Grave in Valsøyfjord

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The discovery of a chamber grave of a woman in Valsøyfjord, Norway.

November 28, 2020
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Of wizards, dragons and poignant messages.

November 22, 2020
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A Chamber Grave in Valsøyfjord

The discovery of a chamber grave of a woman in Valsøyfjord, Norway.

November 28, 2020
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The Dynamics between Dublin and York

Two researchers in York and Glasgow will lead a new project on Viking history.

November 8, 2020
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Walking on the Viking Age

How to combine a modern supermarket and an eleventh century Viking house.

October 31, 2020
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Viking Age Temple in Norway

Rare discovery of a Viking Age temple in Norway.

October 14, 2020
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Unique family reunion forthcoming in Denmark

Viking family members reunite for exhibition in Denmark.

October 10, 2020
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Matilda of Flanders

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The powerful wife of William the Conqueror.

November 1, 2020
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Who's Who in the Viking Age

Gormánuðr (Oct – Nov)

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Gormánuðr, the slaughter month and the first month of winter.

October 24, 2020
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The Gerdrup Grave: Part Mystery Revealed

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A double burial, and a murder mystery...

October 18, 2020
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Celebrating 5 Years!

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Hurray - time for a celebration!

October 11, 2020
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Gormánuðr (Oct – Nov)

Gormánuðr, the slaughter month and the first month of winter.

October 24, 2020
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Lost Viking Settlements: 3. Icelandic Commonwealth Era (part 3)

The lost settlements of the Icelandic Commonwealth Era.

July 12, 2020
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Lost Viking Settlements: 3. Iceland’s Age of Settlement (part 2)

When the settlers finally arrive on this island in the North Atlantic...

June 28, 2020
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Lost Viking Settlements: 3. Iceland Before the Age of Settlement (Part 1)

The lost Icelandic sites that pre-date the Age of Settlement.

June 14, 2020
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The Germanic Languages of the Viking Age

An overview of northern languages of the Viking Age.

May 17, 2020
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