St.Olaf Archive

The likely foundation for the altar where St. Olaf’s coffin was placed in 1031. Image credit: NIKU

Is A Viking Settlement And Even Older Church Hidden Under St. Clement’s Church In Norway?

AncientPages.com | April 13, 2017

AncientPages.com - Last year, archaeologists discovered the original shrine belonging to Viking King Olaf Haraldsson who was declared a saint in 1031. St. Olaf, as he is now known,

Archaeology

Is A Viking Settlement And An Even Older Church Hidden Under St. Clement’s Church In Norway?

AncientPages.com | April 13, 2017

AncientPages.com - Last year, archaeologists discovered the original shrine belonging to Viking King Olaf Haraldsson who was declared a saint in 1031. St. Olaf, as he is now known,

Ancient Traditions And Customs

Ancient Icelandic Drinking Horn Reveals An Interesting Story About Saint-King Olaf

AncientPages.com | March 29, 2017

Ellen Lloyd - Ancient Pages.com - Drinking horns were popular among many different ancient cultures. They were used by Scandinavians, Greeks, Romans, Thracians, Scythians, and people in Africa.