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Oldest reference to Norse god Odin found in Denmark
Scandinavian scientists said on March 8 that they have identified the oldest-known inscription referencing the Norse god Odin on part of a gold disc unearthed in western Denmark in 2020.
Norway archaeologists find ‘world’s oldest runestone’
Archaeologists in Norway said on Jan. 17 that have found a runestone which they claim is the world's oldest, saying the inscriptions are up to 2,000 years old and date back to the earliest days of the enigmatic history of runic writing.
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Melting glaciers reveal mountain pass from Viking era
Melting glaciers in the mountains northwest of Oslo, Norway have revealed a mountain pass from the Viking era.
Archaeological remains dating back to 300 AD were found in the Lendbreen pass, the U.K.'s Daily Mail newspaper reported.
Viking-era runestone may reflect fears of climate change
One of the world's most famous runestones is now believed to have been erected by Vikings fearing a repeat of a previous cold climate crisis in Scandinavia, according to a new study.
Once thought to depict heroic Viking deeds, the Rök Runestone is being investigated in a new light (VIDEO)
The Rök Runestone doesn’t appear to describe great heroics deeds from the Viking period, but instead seems to refer to itself.