Medieval chess piece of a knight unearthed
A chess piece depicting a knight has been found in the remains of a house, dating back to the 13th century, in Tønsberg, Norway.
Stone carved with runes discovered
Archaeologists found a whetstone covered with runes during excavations prior to a railway-construction project in Oslo, Norway.
Early Viking boat grave uncovered
Excavations of the market square in Trondheim, Norway, lead to the discovery of a boat grave and possible human remains dating roughly to between the 7th and 10th century.
Iron Age settlement found under Viking king’s resting place
Archaeologists excavating the site of the church of St Clement in Trondheim, Norway, discovered traces of an Iron Age settlement beneath the building’s remains. The church is believed to be the shrine of 11th century saint-king Olaf II Haraldsson.