How we unlocked the secrets of Denmark's oldest plank boat – with the help of an ancient fingerprint ~humanities.history Article 1064 words 7 votes
Denmark's National Museum unveils gaming piece which is believed to be the first portrait of a Viking – figurine depicts man with imperial moustache, braided beard and a neatly-groomed hairstyle ~humanities.history Article 404 words 20 votes
Danish archaeological discovery has raised questions about the origins of the iconic Sutton Hoo helmet, thought for decades to have links to Sweden ~humanities.history Article 1020 words 9 votes
National Museum of Denmark is handing over an iconic cloak belonging to an indigenous group in Brazil at a ceremony being attended by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ~humanities.history Article 338 words 14 votes
A new exhibition opening at Denmark's National Museum is exploring the history and legacy of a mysterious female Viking sorceress known as the Völva ~humanities.history Article 644 words 15 votes
The National Museum of Denmark is paying tribute not to professional archaeologists, but to amateurs with metal detectors ~hobbies Article 455 words 3 votes
Two Vikings from the same family are to be 'reunited' – DNA evidence has linked the skeleton from Oxford with another skeleton excavated in Denmark ~humanities.history Article 7 votes