Viking-age hoard found in Scotland a decade ago had indecipherable runes — until now
Ten years ago in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, metal detectorists stumbled upon pieces of silver and gold. Researchers ...
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Amateur Treasure Hunter Discovers Coin Minted by Viking Ruler in Britain
A treasure hunter unearthed a silver coin minted during the reign of Guthrum, a Viking commander of eastern England.
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A Proposed Translation Hints at the Origins of the Mysterious Galloway Hoard
Discovered in a field in Scotland in 2014, the Viking Age "community property" is now the focus of a new exhibition in ...
Cannibal-filled caves and threads of gold: Take a look at the latest discoveries
In Autun, France, archaeologists discovered a 1,600-year-old fabric woven with gold threads in an ancient burial site. The fabric, once a symbol of elite aristocracy, was found in a lead coffin, along ...
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'Fascinating' Viking Age inscription reveals who owned immensely valuable 'Galloway Hoard'
A newly deciphered inscription suggests the immense "Galloway Hoard" found in Scotland over a decade ago was held in common.
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Vibrant Roman colors and artifacts fit for a king: See the latest discoveries
New sites and artifacts are found all the time, revealing forgotten secrets of the past. Here are some of the latest ...