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09.06.2021
Broe helmet The Broe helmet is an iron helmet with decorative elements dating from the Vendel Period. It was discovered around 1904 in a cremation grave on the Broe farm located on the Swedish island of Gotland. In this grave, alongside the helmet, various other items were found, including...
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08.06.2021
Tjangvide image stone The Tjängvide stone is a significant archaeological artifact located approximately three kilometers west of Ljägarn on the island of Gotland, Sweden. The stone is a flat slab of limestone measuring 1.7 meters in height, 1.2 meters in width, and 0.3 meters in thickness. It was...
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07.06.2021
Purse lid from the Sutton Hoo ship burial The public display of wealth and its role in establishing status in early Anglo-Saxon society appears to have parallels with contemporary practices. Among the artifacts from this era, the wallet cover discovered at Sutton Hoo stands out as one of the most opulent ever found. The...
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06.06.2021
Germanic statuette of a god The small bronze figurines dating from the 3rd to 4th centuries AD are a fascinating archaeological discovery. These figurines, which are predominantly representations of men, are found individually in various locations, including settlements, lakesides, and marshes. However, the...
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05.06.2021
Female figurines The bronze women from the period spanning 1000-500 BC in Scandinavia are intriguing figures. They are not completely unclothed; instead, they all wear necklaces. These figures convey a sense of authority and power through their body language. Their gestures are assertive, with their...
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04.06.2021
Idol Slipshavn skog In 1981, an intriguing discovery was made in Slipshavn Skog, Nyborg, Denmark. It was a golden figurine adorned with double golden necklace-rings, believed to represent a chieftain. This remarkable find has been dated to the 6th century AD. As time has progressed, additional...
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03.06.2021
Broddenbjerg idol The Broddenbjerg idol is a wooden phallic figurine that was unearthed in a swamp near Broddenbjerg, close to Viborg, Denmark. It is currently housed in the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen and is estimated to date back to around 535-520 BC, during the Late Bronze Age. The...
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02.06.2021
Unique 6th century gold lady found in Denmark In early May, three metal detector enthusiasts were scanning a field on Bornholm, a Danish island, when they stumbled upon a stylized gold figurine of a nude woman. Despite its diminutive size, measuring less than 1.7 inches in height and weighing a mere three grams, the artist managed...
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01.06.2021
The wooden figure from Rude Eskildstrup In 1880, a wooden sculpture measuring 42 cm in height was discovered in Rood Eskildstrup, located in Central Zealand. This sculpture was found standing upright in a swampy area. The sculpture portrays a seated man with a distinctive facial expression, complete with hair and a beard....
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31.05.2021
Thor bronze idol from Chernaya Mogila, Ukraine The Black Grave is a prominent burial mound located in Chernihiv, Ukraine, and it holds significant historical and archaeological importance. It is part of the National Sanctuary of Ancient Chernihiv and is recognized as an Archaeological Monument of national significance. This mound...
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