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Study of graves gives new insight into early Norse life

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 11:19:08 -0500

New research on excavations of early pagan Norse burial sites has given scholars a new understanding of the lives of the Vikings, especially in regard to their funeral practices.

WebPress blog covers Early Medieval Scotland

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:18:32 -0400

Senchus: Notes on Early Medieval Scotland is a WordPress blog devoted to articles on early Scottish life and history. It is the ongoing project of Tim Clarkson, an “independent scholar” with a PhD in medieval history.

Lakenheath dig reveals 450 Saxon graves

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:22:03 -0400

Over 400 graves dating to the Saxon period have been discovered at the site of a road project near the RAF facility Lakenheath in Suffolk, England.

Eighth-century minaret discovered in Iran

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:49:39 -0400

A team of Iranian archaeologists has discovered an eighth-century minaret in the country's northeastern city of Damqan. The architectural remains are the oldest yet discovered from the Tarikkhaneh Mosque.

Rome's "She-Wolf" may be medieval in origin

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:08:27 -0400

News has rocked Rome that the famous Lupa Capitolina statue, that for centuries has been a powerful symbol of the city, may not be Etruscan in origin but medieval.

Voyage of the Sea Stallion in Smithsonian

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:37:43 -0400

The July 2008 issue of Smithsonian Magazine features a cover story on last year's voyage of the Viking replica ship Sea Stallion. The ship is scheduled to return to Denmark this summer.

Britain Before the Domesday at Pennsic

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:55:28 -0400

Baroness Eithni ingen Talorgain invites Pennsic War attendees to take part in "Britain before the Domesday," a day of activities celebrating early medieval Britain.

The mystery of the missing skeletons

Sun, 8 Jun 2008 11:44:26 -0400

Dozens of skeletons, thought to be Muslim and dating from the 8th or 9th centuries C.E, have been removed from the site of excavations near the Temple Mount according to the Israel Antiquities Authority who have deemed the incident "a serious mishap."

Sherwood's "Thynghowe" may be Anglo-Saxon mound

Sat, 3 May 2008 18:05:13 -0400

Husband and wife Lynda Mallet and Stuart Reddish discovered a mysterious mound three years ago in Sherwood Forest, Nottingham, England with the help of 19th century maps. Now they believe the site may have been an Anglo-Saxon gathering place.

Combs and shears honored Anglo Saxon dead

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:03:41 -0400

Archaeologists have long believed that Anglo Saxon burial customs required elaborate displays, but new evidence points to the use of more common devotions such as combs, razors and other household items.

Will Lindisfarne Gospels return north?

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:01:02 -0400

The flack over the return of cultural treasures to their native lands has started again, this time over the Lindisfarne Gospels, the priceless 8th century manuscripts currently residing in the British library in London.

8th century kiln found in Vietnam

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:48:15 -0500

Archaeologists working in Vietnam's central province of Quang Ngai have discovered an ancient brick kiln dating to the 8th century CE.

Viking halls may help rewrite Norwegian history

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:54:59 -0500

Norwegian historians are rethinking the distribution of power in Viking Norway after the recent discovery of two massive Viking halls in Borre. The halls date to around 700-800 C.E. (photos)

New research project to illuminate "Dark Age" Scotland

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:10:54 -0500

The National Museums of Scotland are launching a new project to shed light on the so-called Dark Ages to educate people about the surprisingly sophisticated cultures of the Picts, Gaels, and Norse.

Beowulf for Children

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:57:24 -0500

Just in time for the release of the new Beowulf film comes a...ahem...slightly different retelling of the tale, by Rathflaed DuNoir, The Black Bard of Meridies.