Tidings
Exhibits
Gotland Museum Reimagines the Viking Age in New Exhibition
The upcoming permanent exhibition offers an immersive look into local Viking Age life, focusing on the island’s unique archaeological finds and cultural heritage.
Archeology
Unique Helmet Plate Discovery at Tåsinge
A remarkable find sheds new light on Denmark’s historical connections across Northern Europe leading up to the Viking Age.
Exhibits
The Lewis Game Pieces Make Their Way to Norway Again
Exquisite medieval game pieces from the Hebrides will soon be showcased at NTNU University Museum in Trondheim.
Research
Were Heathen Cult Sites More Than Stone Heaps?
Eldar Heide challenges long-held beliefs about Nordic cult sites in his latest publication, revealing a new interpretation of hǫrgr.
Exhibits
Schloss Gottorf Explores the Final Pivotal Chapter of the Viking Age
A new exhibition sheds light on the transformations that shaped the Nordic world in the 10th century.
Archeology
Recent Finds Suggest Sem Is Among Scandinavia’s Oldest Seats of Power
Archaeological findings reshape our understanding of Scandinavian kingship and its origins.
Research
The Roman Influence on Early Medieval Scandinavia
Dagfinn Skre explores the relationship between Rome and early Scandinavian rulership, analysing archaeological and historical evidence in his latest book.
Exhibits
Explore the Rus Vikings from Home in Moesgaard’s New Online Exhibition
Step into the world of Viking travels in the East with Moesgaard’s new 3D experience.
Exhibits
900-Year-Old Gislinge Boat Now on Public Display in Holbæk
A historic clinker-built vessel now on display at Holbæk Museum for the first time after it was found over 30 years ago
Research
New Runic Translation Suggests Communal Ownership of the Galloway Hoard
The inscription, previously undeciphered, has now been interpreted to mean “this is the community’s wealth/property.”
Exhibits
Odense’s Hidden Viking Fortress to Become Visible
New project to mark parts of Nonnebakken’s ramparts and present a large-scale model.
Archeology
Helmet Fragment Discovered Near Lejre
A Stunning Find from the Germanic Iron Age Sheds Light on Scandinavia’s Early Elite.