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The investigation of past cultures of the modern nationstate of Norway through the study and scientific analysis of material remains (i.e., osteological, artifactual, architectural, etc.).
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Medieval Oslo Gets a Closer Look
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From Aftenposten, archaeologists are getting a closer look at medieval life in Norway's capital as a project allows for an examination of several skeletons buried around the Maria Church.
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Researchers Zero in on 'New' Viking Ship
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From Aftenposten, Norwegian researchers think they may have found the country's fourth intact Viking ship buried in a mound near Toensberg.
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Schoolboy Fnds Viking Ring
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From Aftenposten, sixth grader unearthed a ring during a class outing to Borre National Park, where children could try their hands at archeology.
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Stone Age Skull Found on School Outing
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From Aftenposten, students at Napp School in Lofoten had a field trip out of the ordinary when one alert 11-year-old spotted what turned out to be a human skull that may be between 5,000-6,000 years old.
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Excavation Melkoya 2002
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Follow the archaeological excavations conducted at Melkoya, Hammerfest, arctic Northern Norway.
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Remains of Viking Harbor Complex Found
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From the Guardian, Archaeologists in western Norway found the remains of a harbor complex built by the Vikings 1,000 years ago, the first of its kind discovered in the country.
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Stone Age Child's Bones Found in Aukra
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From Aftenposten, archaeologists were ecstatic this week after making a rare discovery at Aukra in Romsdal, north-central Norway. They've confirmed finding bone fragments from a child who must have lived in the area around 6,000 years ago.
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