The hoards, filled with metal objects, beads, fabrics, and animal tusks, span the Late Bronze Age into the Early Iron Age.

Only three iron Viking bracelets are among over 1,000 preserved in the National Historical Museum, making this find ...

Since its discovery in 1939, archaeologists have pointed to Sweden as the source of Sutton Hoo's haul. A Danish stamp says ...

Two major Viking Age museums are the highlight of a visit to Ribe, the oldest town in Denmark and a must-visit on any tour of ...

Last fall, a Swedish man spotted something in a marsh on Oland, Sweden’s second-largest island. At first, he thought the circular object—found lying on the ground near a construction pit—might be a ...

Home to some of the world’s most extraordinary artifacts, from the Rosetta Stone to the Elgin Marbles, the British Museum is ...

From abandoned mines and Viking ruins to Arctic adventures, Sweden’s lesser-known hidden gems are a must for any traveler.

Öland was once a key trading post for Sweden, especially during the Viking age. The country’s second-largest island sits off ...

The Vikings reached North America but failed to establish viable colonies. The ruins of their settlement and timber from America reveal how long the Norse endured in the New World.

While walking along a wetland near Löt on the Swedish island of Öland, a passerby recently happened upon a rusty brown loop ...

Bluetooth technology is used by millions of people every day, but many are unaware of the fascinating history behind the name and logo, which date back over 1,000 years to Denmark and Viking royalty ...

From ancient Roman structures under homes to Viking jewelry in a wetland, here are some of the latest archaeological discoveries.