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Viking Boat Figurehead
Image by Jamie McCaffrey

Viking Boat Figurehead

A replica of a Viking boat figurehead. From the replica Norwegian ship "Draken Harald Hårfagre."
Viking Keys from Sweden
Image by James Blake Wiener

Viking Keys from Sweden

Keys were a powerful symbol of control over the household goods in Viking Scandinavia. The lady of the house, known as the "husfreyja," or "goddess of the house," would always wear the keys on her belt, even taking them with her to the grave...
Viking Raids in Britain
Image by The Creative Assembly

Viking Raids in Britain

An artist's impression of what the Viking raids in Britain may have looked like from the late-8th to 11th century CE. (From the PC game Total War: Thrones of Britannia by The Creative Assembly)
Viking Grave, Birka, Sweden
Image by Hjalmar Stolpe

Viking Grave, Birka, Sweden

Sketch made by Hjalmar Stolpe, published in 1889, of the Viking Age grave found at Birka, Sweden, labelled 'Bj 581'. Buried with weapons and horses (things normally associated with warriors), this particular grave has been subject of much...
Viking Jewelry
Image by Wanda Marcussen

Viking Jewelry

Viking jewelry dating from the 800 - 1100 century CE, showing the transition from Norse Mythology to Christianity. The older pieces depict Thor's hammer, while the latter depicts the Christian cross. Exhibited at the Museum of Cultural History...
Viking Settlements in Greenland
Image by Finn Bjørklid

Viking Settlements in Greenland

Map depicting the Norse Viking settlements in Greenland. The Eastern Settlement, here named 'Austerbygd' sat on the southwestern tip and was occupied between c. 985-1450 CE, while the Western Settlement (here called 'Vesterbygd', occupied...
Viking Whalebone Plaque
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Viking Whalebone Plaque

Viking Whalebone Plaque, in the shape of two dragons facing each other with details added on one side of the plaque. It is also decorated with dotted circles and geometric designs. Found in a boat burial. The function of these whalebone plaques...
Viking Treasure
Image by Wanda Marcussen

Viking Treasure

The Hon Hoard is the largest Viking treasure ever found in Norway, consisting of objects from different parts of Europe and Arabia. Buried between 875-900 CE. Exhibited at the Museum of Cultural History in Oslo, Norway.
Viking Age Farm, Avaldsnes, Norway
Image by Mark Voigt

Viking Age Farm, Avaldsnes, Norway

Reconstructed Viking Age (c. 790-1100 CE) farm in Avaldsnes, Norway, including main longhouse and various outbuildings.
Viking Age Reenactors
Image by Hans Splinter

Viking Age Reenactors

Reenactors bring childhood in the Viking Age to life, 2012. Archeon, Alphen aan den Rijn.
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