Discover the enduring legacy of the Norse through remarkable finds from the modern world. Vikings Unearthed is a window into how the past continues to surface beneath our feet—from long-lost hoards to forgotten settlements.
Across the British Isles and beyond, archaeologists and enthusiasts have uncovered fascinating evidence of Viking life. From metal detectorists unearthing silver arm-rings in English fields to cutting-edge satellite technology revealing hidden longhouses in remote parts of Scotland, each find brings new insight into the Viking Age.
These discoveries tell stories of trade, warfare, craftsmanship and daily life. Burial mounds yield ornate weapons and personal belongings while coastal excavations reveal shipbuilding techniques and Norse seafaring skill. DNA analysis is shedding light on Viking ancestry in modern populations, blurring the lines between myth and history.
Vikings Unearthed brings these finds together in one place to explore how the Norse world continues to emerge in the present day. Whether it’s the discovery of a forgotten hoard in a Yorkshire village or the digital mapping of a Viking road network in Ireland, each piece adds to a growing picture of Norse influence across the landscape.
History isn’t just in books—it’s still being discovered.
