Archaeologists have discovered an early medieval cemetery in southeastern England. Inside one of its treasure-filled burials—which date to the fifth and sixth centuries C.E.—they have also ...

Archaeologists have identified a rare ninth-century Viking sword discovered at a burial site on one of the Orkney Islands in Scotland. Historic Environment Scotland Archaeologists have revealed ...

The weapon features a gild and silver decorative pattern on the hilt, ... Traces of the leather and wood scabbard lined with beaver fur were also recovered. ... X-ray of sword. Recommended Articles.

A 1,000-year-old Viking weaver's sword has been discovered by archaeologists at the historic site of the former Beamish and Crawford brewery in Cork city. The perfectly-preserved wooden sword is a ...