In the Early Middle Ages, kings were elected according to charisma, wealth and warrior capabilities. Late rulership became dependant on dynastic succession and the endorsement of the Christian church
Category: Medieval Norway
Norwegian Church Art in Bergen
The collection of medieval church art at the University Museum of Bergen in Norway is among the finest of its kind in Europe. A new catalogue presents the collection in several languages.
Returning to Gokstad
The Gokstad ship with the buried warrior and his grave gifts was discovered in 1880. Since 2011, archaeologists have reexamined the original find
Constructing and deconstructing the Gokstad mound
Norwegian archeologists are revisiting the old mounds ind which Viking Ships were buried. It appears, these mounds were carefully created as part of the burial traditions.
English Edition of the Flateyjarbok from 1387 on its Way
A translation and edition of the Flateyjarbok from 1387 was recently completed. An English translation is hopefully on the way.
Norwegian Stave Churches older than expected
Norway is known for its 28 magnificent stave churches from the 12th – 13th century. New technique provides new and earlier dating of these precious medieval monuments
New Viking Ship at Gjellestad is Being Excavated
For the first time in more than a hundred years, archaeologists are uncovering what is definitely a buried Viking ship.