Archaeologist believes he found legendary Viking ruler's lost grave in remote spot: 'This is rare'

A British archaeologist believes he's found the legendary burial site of Ivar the Boneless in Cumbria — potentially England's first monumental Viking ship burial.
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Archaeologist eyes a hidden Viking king’s mound in England: "This is rare"

An example of such a mound was discovered in Cumbira by independent archeologist Steve Dickinson, who said: “This is a rare” one, because should it turn out to be what it looks like it would mark a ...
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Viking Gold Pendant Could Pinpoint the Great Heathen Army’s First Steps

The key historical twist is location. By itself, a single pendant can look like a lost trinket; in context, it becomes part of a pattern that helps plot movement, supply, and presence. Coupland says ...

What you don’t know about the Vikings

Yes, they were brutal. They also had women leaders, coveted luxury, and encountered more than 50 cultures from Afghanistan to ...