viking
Denmark find proves 'Harald Bluetooth’s fifth Viking fortress'
Archaeologists have found a stump of wood that suggests that Denmark’s fifth Viking ring fortress originated in the time of Harald Bluetooth.
Were Denmark's Vikings economic migrants to the UK?
As many as 35,000 Danish Vikings moved to England to start a new life between 800AD and 900AD, a new study has estimated, with the researcher likening them to economic migrants today.
Viking gold discovered in Denmark – on live TV
A team of Danish archaeologists digging in a field east of Ribe knew they had a better-than-average chance of discovering a treasure trove.
Denmark can't keep up with trove of ancient discoveries
Amateur Danish archaeologists have become so good at digging up historic treasures that the National Museum of Denmark can’t keep up.
Largest-ever Viking gold collection found in Denmark
Three amateur archaeologists have uncovered the largest ever trove of Viking gold in Denmark.
After 1,000 years, ‘forgotten’ Danish Viking fortress opens
The historic discovery two years ago of a fifth Viking ring fortress was celebrated in grand style on Monday.
After 250 years, ‘lost’ rune stone found at Dane's home
A rune stone likely dating back to around the year 1000 has been discovered in northern Denmark, some 250 years after it was last seen, the National Museum of Denmark said on Thursday.
Was Viking ruler Rollo Danish or Norwegian?
Norwegian researches opened a tomb containing the remains of descendants of Viking leader Rollo in Normandy, France on Monday with the aim of putting an end to a centuries-long debate: was Rollo Danish or Norwegian?