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      VIKINGS

      The Panagyurishte Treasure's gold phiale is on display in a Bulgarian museum.

      11 of the Most Dazzling Hoards Ever Discovered

      Stuffed with gold, silver, and precious jewels, these fabulous hoards were buried by people who forgot to retrieve them.

      Claire Cock-Starkey

      Maybe Kolbeinn Butter Penis is aboard.

      6 Misconceptions About the Vikings

      From those famous horned helmets to the vaunted fiery funerals, we're busting your favorite Viking misconceptions.

      Jake Rossen

      He may look fierce, but his name is probably "Ragnar the Snoring Softie" or something.

      Common Misconceptions About Vikings

      If all your Viking information comes from ‘Hägar the Horrible’ comics and the ‘Vikings’ TV show, you should probably watch this video.

      Ellen Gutoskey



      NTNU archaeologist Astrid Kviseth digs up a viking sword in Norway.

      A Left-Handed Viking’s 1200-Year-Old Sword Discovered in Norway

      Archaeolgists in Norway recently uncovered a sword buried on a Viking’s left side, indicating that the Viking likely wielded it with his left hand.

      Michele Debczak


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      12 Surprising Facts About Viking Runestones

      Standing tall in the Scandinavian countryside, Viking runestones bear messages from 1000 years ago in an alphabet called the Futhark. Read on for more little-known lore.

      Erika Harlitz-Kern


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      A ‘Lost’ Viking Graveyard Was Discovered in Norway

      The archaeological site in Norway contains several burial mounds and boats that were used in Viking funerals.

      Michele Debczak


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      Archaeologists May Have Unearthed the Oldest Toilet in Denmark

      Something is poopy in the state of Denmark.

      Shaunacy Ferro
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