]> http://scatoday.net/taxonomy/term/65/0 en http://scatoday.net/node/10691 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) 701 CE to 800 CE Aftenposten Archaeology Architecture and Construction Scandanavian Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:54:59 -0500 http://scatoday.net/node/8379 DNA evidence from the remains of a Viking woman seems to point to the fact that her ancestors originated in the area of the Black Sea. The woman was buried in a grave in Norway's Oseberg Viking ship, one of the country's most famous burial sites, but her roots were in the Black Sea region, according to Professor Per Holck of the University of Oslo. Aftenposten Archaeology Scandanavian Mon, 9 Apr 2007 20:08:03 -0400 http://scatoday.net/node/8273 Archaeologists in Trondheim, Norway have discovered the remains of a stone watchtower built in the 12th century during the reign of King Sverre. The tower is believed to have been five stories tall. 1101 CE to 1200 CE Aftenposten Architecture and Construction Scandanavian Stonework Sat, 24 Mar 2007 12:23:58 -0400 http://scatoday.net/node/7975 Archaeologists working on the excavations of burial sites near Frøyland in Rogaland County, Norway were excited to find many artifacts including glass beads, scissors and household utensils. 801 CE to 900 CE Aftenposten Jewelry/Lapidary Scandanavian Sat, 3 Feb 2007 23:48:26 -0500 http://scatoday.net/node/7839 A newly discovered 9th Century grave in Western Norway is yielding many treasures. The grave of a female has so far produced jewelry, many pearls, glass beads, scissors, a knife and other household utensils. The quality and size of the finds indicate a high status grave. 801 CE to 900 CE Aftenposten Archaeology Jewelry/Lapidary Scandanavian Fri, 19 Jan 2007 18:45:17 -0500 http://scatoday.net/node/7369 Archaeologists found the remains of a ship from the Viking Age recently, in a burial mound on a farm outside the coastal city of Larvik. Aftenposten Archaeology Nautical Scandanavian Sat, 4 Nov 2006 08:49:25 -0500 http://scatoday.net/node/7220 A Norwegian scientist claims to have solved the mystery behind the Black Death and to have created a vaccine against it. Aftenposten Medicine Modern Society Scandanavian Sat, 7 Oct 2006 09:15:35 -0400 http://scatoday.net/node/4341 Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a nearly 1,000-year-old church in Skien, Norway, the country's oldest found to date. The discovery may prove that Christian conversions occured earlier than expected. 901 CE to 1000 CE Aftenposten Architecture and Construction Christianity Scandanavian Wed, 22 Jun 2005 17:02:05 -0400 http://scatoday.net/node/3315 Eleven small, golden reliefs, called Gullgubber or golden old men, have been discoverd in eastern Norway. The objects date to the 7th century CE. 601 CE to 700 CE Aftenposten Scandanavian Sun, 26 Dec 2004 14:38:10 -0500 http://scatoday.net/node/2698 The remains of a 14th century ship, discovered 50 years ago in the Skien River of Norway, are the focus of a new archaeological study. 1301 CE to 1400 CE Aftenposten Nautical Scandanavian Thu, 16 Sep 2004 18:30:58 -0400 http://scatoday.net/node/2578 A Statsbygg (Directorate of Public Construction and Property) project to improve drainage around old Olavskirken (Olav's Church) led to a shallow ditch being dug along one wall, leading to the discovery of approximately 44 skeltons. Aftenposten Scandanavian Fri, 27 Aug 2004 12:39:10 -0400 http://scatoday.net/node/2094 The discovery of ship nails at an archaeological site south of Oslo, Norway has archaeological hearts aflutter. Hopes are high for Viking treasures. Aftenposten Sat, 5 Jun 2004 06:40:00 -0400 http://scatoday.net/node/1450 Researchers from the University of Oslo believe that an oval shape which has come up on radar studies of a burial mound near Toensberg may be a Viking longship. Aftenposten Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:08:55 -0500 http://scatoday.net/node/1420 A medieval church in Skien, Norway was damaged recently when fire broke out, destroying the church's organ. Aftenposten Fri, 21 Nov 2003 15:40:23 -0500 http://scatoday.net/node/1321 Norwegian researchers are excited by the latest find of an intact ship near the spot where the famous Gokstad ship was discovered in 1880. Aftenposten Thu, 30 Oct 2003 21:23:53 -0500