Norway Archive

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The Svingerud grave field, located in Hole municipality, Buskerud County, about 40 kilometers northwest of Oslo, Norway, has emerged as a significant site for

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Over 1,000 years ago, Vikings chose to bury and conceal a valuable silver treasure, which has now been discovered by a farmer preparing

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A recent study has challenged the long-held assumption that rates of violence in Viking Age Norway and Denmark were comparable. The research, published

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The historical narrative of ancient Norway is predominantly associated with Viking culture. However, recent archaeological discoveries have presented evidence suggesting that our ancestors

Jan Bartek AncientPages.com - Norwegian museum researchers recently discovered a unique prehistoric artifact, potentially representing an archaeological breakthrough. Archaeologist Jørgen Johannessen unearthed a Bronze Age axe near Arendal,

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A rare Viking sword was found by Øyvind Tveitane Lovra on his family farm in Suldal, Norway. Scientists say this is probably the

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Through DNA analysis and examination of ancient animal remains, archaeologists, geologists, and biologists contributed with their expertise and have successfully pieced together the

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com -A metal detectorist found a rare gold coin in the mountains in Vestre Slidre municipality depicting two emperors and Jesus Christ. Archaeologists are now

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com -  An amazing find has been made in central Norway. While investigating a burial mound at Leka in Trøndelag they made a discovery that

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - One can easily imagine how impressive the 19-meter-long Gjellestad Viking ship must have been before being destroyed. In 2018 archaeologists made an incredible discovery

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Glacial archaeologists working in Norway have once again discovered fascinating ancient artifacts under the ice. Near a mountain pass, not far from Norway's

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com -  Another fascinating ancient treasure has been discovered in Norway, but this one is something truly exceptional. Experts say it is the largest gold

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - A place must not be of great size to have a long and rich history. Munkholmen is certainly proof of that. Located in

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists in Norway report they have discovered what seems to be a massive Viking house that has the length of almost two tennis

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - As reported last week, a Norwegian couple was extending their home when they suddenly noticed something unusual sticking up from the earth. It

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Tormod Fjeld was hiking with his family in the Moss area when they stopped for a rest break near a boulder, Viken County

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The Urnes brooch is beautiful and eye-striking. Archaeologists have unearthed many Urnes-style brooches in Norway, and scientists say this type of jewelry was

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com  - Last year,  scientists reported sonar images revealed an intriguing shipwreck at the bottom of Lake Mjøsa in Norway. New video footage has caught a

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - You never know when and where you'll find something of archaeological value do you? Some people can come across priceless ancient treasures without

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com -  Archaeologists using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) have discovered traces of previously unknown graves and settlement activity at several locations along Trondheim Fjord. Scientists hope

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Norse legends tell the legendary Ynglings were descendants of the Norse gods and the oldest known Scandinavian King dynasty. In ancient times, they