A stunning archaeological discovery in Norway sheds light on the status and influence of women during the Viking Age. The ...

Three high-status women, though perhaps not Scandinavians themselves, were, or perhaps were not, interred there.

At least three of them appear to belong to a trio of highly respected and wealthy Viking women. But don’t expect archeologists to find their bones—or any other human remains—in the estimated ...

One of the women’s graves featured stones carefully arranged in the shape of a long Viking boat, likely as a ritual to aid her journey to the afterlife, they added. Archaeology breakthrough ...

So far, three graves belonging to women who lived during the early Viking Age have been excavated. These burials stand out for the quality and quantity of jewelry and tools found, reflecting the ...

Archaeologists uncovered a wealth of Viking Age artifacts at Skumsnes farm in Fitjar, on Norway's west coast, shedding new light on the roles of women in Viking society. The excavations revealed ...

Excavations in Norway revealed a rich variety of artifacts, including jewelry, textile tools and stones positioned in the ...