Metal detectorists find "incredible" artifact depicting Alexander the Great
The object, which has been described as a "spectacular" find, is thought to date to around the year A.D. 200.
"Viking" combs revealed amid "extraordinary" set of medieval finds
The unique collection features more than 1,300 bone and antler objects that were found during excavations in a single town.
Vikings may have practiced body modification as "rite of initiation"
Teeth filing and skull deformation are examples of body modification customs that were practiced during the Viking Age.
Archaeologists find "spectacular" medieval gold ring among 30,000 objects
Excavations also revealed a "very special" artifact that was used as an amulet and traces of a war fought in A.D. 1611.
Archaeologists discover possible "unique" Viking marketplace on farm
Researchers have been investigating an area of farmland using ground-penetrating radar technology that can "see" below the surface.
Secrets of 600-year-old shipwreck revealed by scientists
It is thought that the medium-sized merchant ship sank after a fire sometime between A.D. 1399 and 1415.
Archaeologists baffled by Stone Age burial missing skulls and bones
The megalithic tomb, which dates to around 3500 B.C., contains the remains of at least 12 people, researchers said.
Archaeologists' "exciting" pre-Viking discovery rewrites history
Researchers have investigated a large burial mound in Norway, measuring almost 200 feet across, that contains an ancient ship.
Viking bracelet made 1,000 years ago found in farmer's field—"Real shock"
Metal detectorist Jørgen Strande said he was "totally surprised" by the find, which may have been used as currency during the Viking era.
Swedish history TV series faces backlash for using Black actors
The program includes Black and Middle Eastern actors which critics claim is historically inaccurate.
Breathtaking Image Shows Giant, Whale-shaped Aurora in Night Sky
Freelance photographer Göran Strand captured the phenomenon and said it was the most beautiful display he's ever seen
Watch Lava Erupting From Inside a Volcano in Amazing Drone Footage
The footage was shot while the Fagradalsfjall volcano erupted in Iceland in 2021.
All You Need To Know About Jarl Haakon in 'Vikings: Valhalla'
Caroline Henderson told Newsweek about her character Jarl Haakon and the real-life inspirations behind the powerful, female ruler of Kattegat.
Norwegian Wolves Are Extinct, With No Genetic Trace Left Behind
Scientists confirm the wolf population that roamed Norway and Sweden for around 12,000 years was wiped out by humans.
Archaeologists Discover Skeletons of Children and Adults in Viking-Era Tomb
Two of the children may have been infant twins who died during or shortly after childbirth, Johan Runer, who oversaw the dig, said.
Sweden's Fauci Doubles Down Against Masks as Coronavirus Cases Rise
Sweden has seen a recent increase in weekly new cases starting from early August, according to the World Health Organization.
Socialism and the Scandinavian Illusion
American leftists who praise the "Scandinavian model" of socialism evince their ignorance.
Ancient 'Chewing Gum' of 5,700-Year-Old Hunter-Gather Analyzed
Researchers say they have been able to extract a complete ancient human genome from something other than a human bone for the very first time.
Woman From Ancient Burial May Have Been Viking Warrior, Head Wound Suggests
New discoveries are challenging the traditional view held by many archaeologists that all Viking warriors were men.
Mysterious Viking Burial Featuring a Boat Within a Boat Discovered
"This is essentially an unknown phenomenon," said archaeologist Raymond Sauvage from the Norwegian University of Science Museum.
A Hallucinogenic Plant May Have Been Used to Induce Rage in Viking Warriors
Beserkers entered battle in a trance-like rage that was said to make them near invincible—and various theories have been put forward to explain how this rage was induced.
Viking Burial Ships Uncovered in 'Sensational' Archaeological Find
The vessels—which are thought to be the graves of high-status individuals—could potentially date back to the Viking Age.
Breaking the Silence on My Rape
Nordic countries are praised for gender equality, but I saw first-hand the failure of our legislation on rape.
Scandinavian Backpacker Murders Linked to Terrorism
Louisa Vesterager Jespersen and Maren Ueland were found stabbed to death in a remote mountain camp site Monday.
NATO Summit: What Will Be the Key Contention Points?
The summit is an opportunity to present an updated strategy for the transatlantic alliance, but President Trump is unlikely to follow the script.
NATO Starts Submarine Hunt Drill in Signal to Russia
Russia has added over a dozen new submarines to its ranks since annexing Crimea.
Top 50 Happiest Countries in the World
Canada finished higher than the United States, but who's number one?
Hungry Bears Raid Beehives Looking for Honey
Northern Europe is facing a spate of bear raids on bee yards, as one ursine cleared an electric fence to get a taste of honey.
Russia's 'Nuclear Titanic' Sails West, Raising Alarm
The controversial floating power plant will be towed through the Baltic Sea and narrow European straits to get to the Arctic.
Sweden Will Send First Civilian War Guide in Decades
Russia's manoeuvres in Ukraine have sparked concern in one of the few European countries not to join a U.S.-led military alliance.