In 1904, archaeologists uncovered one of the greatest Viking Age discoveries ever made. The Oseberg ship, dating to the early 9th century, had lain hidden beneath a burial mound for over a thousand years. 🧵👇
NorseMap
@norsemap.bsky.social
Project based @UCC & funded by an ERC Consolidator Grant. Aiming to map the Viking legacy in Europe with the help of the public & to understand the evolution of the perception of the Vikings over the past 200 years.
Did you know that the end of the Norwegian Viking Age is traditionally marked by the death of King Olav Haraldsson at the battle of Stiklestad (29/07/1030)? King Olav Haraldsson also founded Sarpsborg in 1016. The city celebrates his legacy with Olavsdagene - a living history festival - every year!
This 🔥hot Norse Summer🔥 has already gifted us some incredible finds! For more details, see the ALT text for each picture. The excitement around these finds goes to show just how relevant the Viking Age still us nowadays. We can't wait to see what else the summer will bring!
If you have seen 'The Odyssey' and thought the ships looked Viking-like, you weren't wrong. The main vessel used in the film was the Draken Harald Hårfagre, which is an interpretative reconstruction of a viking ship based on saga sources. www.drakenhh.com/theodyssey
Jarl of Täby, King of self-memorials! Runestone U 151 was submitted to our app and is one of the few in the Jarlabanke group that 11th c. Christian Chieftain Jarlabanke didn't raise to himself while alive. For more info see the inscriptions on runor.raa.se #ERC #NorseMap #Vikings #RuneStones
The NorseMap keeps growing! Recent submissions include The Irish Viking Pub in Norway, a modern longship in Spain, and even rune graffiti from the University of Tasmania. Explore the map at www.norsemap.eu and get in touch if you'd like to help test the app!
🦅 Can you spot Odin? Look closely at this Vendel Period helmet and you'll find more than iron and bronze. Its decorative plates depict Odin with his ravens, alongside a mythical "creation beast" from early Scandinavian art. 📸 Swedish History Museum: samlingar.shm.se/object/F0DD4...
Our PI was interviewed for a piece in the Chinese magazine 'Sanlian Lifeweek' on the relevance of the Norse myths:《埃达》中的世界: 假如黄昏将至，你会如何行动? or 'The World of the "Edda": If twilight were drawing near, how would you act? www.lifeweek.com.cn/article/269684 #ERC #Vikings #NorseMyth #ClimateCrisis
If you're flying through Oslo, you might want to check out the Viking sword exhibition at the international gates! The exhibition is a collaboration between @kult-hist-museum.bsky.social and Avinor, and shows once again how much of Viking Age reception centres around warriors and weapons.
We have to support the Vikings tonight (sorry England!) Ro! Ro!Ro! (Photo Bryan Berlin)
This is the kind of retirement plan we like to hear about 🙂 www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
I sail the world in a replica 10th-century Viking longboat
Every year I spend six to eight weeks on board – it has brought new friendships and showed me how generous people can be
theguardian.com
We are super excited to announce that NorseMap will be officially launched with a performance from the legendary Einar Selvik on 05 Sept in the heart of Hiberno-Norse Cork. We have a small number of public tickets available: send us a DM to claim one! #ERC #Vikings #NorseMap #Performance #LaunchDay
We are super excited to announce that NorseMap will be officially launched with a performance from the legendary Einar Selvik on 05 Sept in the heart of Hiberno-Norse Cork. We have a small number of public tickets available: send us a DM to claim one! #ERC #Vikings #NorseMap #Performance #LaunchDay
⚽ ᚱ Spotted the lettering on Norway's World Cup shirts? It's inspired by runes—specifically the Elder Futhark, the oldest runic alphabet. Medieval writing is still shaping modern design! ✨ Source: www.footyheadlines.com/2026/03/norw...
Norway 2026 World Cup Kit Font Released - Norse Runic Inspired
Two days ago, during their international friendly match against the Netherlands, the Norway national team officially debuted their brand-new 2026 World Cup kit font.
footyheadlines.com
A great piece from Kristin Armstrong-Oma on the Viking football phenomenon. We are in complete agreement that the Viking "is not a petrified artifact, but lives on playfully as part of our cultural heritage" (translation from the original Norwegian). www.aftenposten.no/meninger/kro...
Det er mykje nynazistisk ideologi ikkje har forstått om vikingtida
Me må ta vikingarven tilbake, fordi den tilhøyrer oss alle
aftenposten.no
🚣♂️ First the Vikings conquered the seas-now the World Cup 🚣♂️ It appears Canadian fans have copied the famous Norwegian rowing celebration — proof that some innovations travel faster than others www.tiktok.com/@risingballe... Can't say we're surprised- further research is clearly required. Happy Friday
Who did it better? 🤔🇳🇴🇨🇦 (IG: soccerfanjs) #WorldCup #Norway #Canada #football #soccer
TikTok video by risingballers
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🚨Viking heritage alert🚨 We are looking for people to test our brand new Viking mobile app. If you have Norse-themed photos, or live in an area with lots of Viking heritage, we'd love you to help test our app before we release it publicly. Comment below, and we'll send you a link 😎 #ERC #vikings #UCC
🧭 Before GPS, there was the Sun. The Uunartoq Disk is believed to have been used as a sun compass, while Norse sagas describe a mysterious "sunstone"—yet no archaeological example has been identified.📍Then: "Follow the Sun." 📱Now: "No signal..." Photo: www.archaeology.wiki/blog/2014/03...
Our PI contributed to this BBC article about the Norse and Old English roots of the language of the Declaration of American Independence: www.bbc.com/future/artic...
The Viking word hidden in the Declaration of American Independence
From Roman freedom to Viking happiness, the iconic words in the Declaration of Independence reveal thousands of years of humans wrestling with how to live well together.
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Great to see such a lively engagement with the Vikings across the island of Ireland: www.bbc.com/news/article...
Downpatrick: Magnus Bareleg Viking Association host summer festival
It's the fourth year in a row the festival has been held at Ballydugan Medieval Settlement.
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Popular culture often portrays Vikings as raiders & invaders, but new archaeological findings in Denmark suggest a more complex society. A large textile production site highlights their sophistication: www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-4... History is rarely that simple!
Archaeologists find huge Viking textile production site in Denmark
Rolling coverage of the international stories of interest to our readers
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NorseMap was one of the projects showcased at the 'Forum on the Future and Impact of European Research, Science and Technology' in Dublin today, organised by Research Ireland and attended by the #ERC Scientific Council, An Taoiseach, and industry leaders.
The Norwegian fans are bringing the Vikings back—one “ro” at a time ⚔️ 🇳🇴 From escalator longship routines to taking over Times Square during the World Cup, their coordination is hard to ignore. Safe to say, we know which team we’re supporting 👀⚽🇳🇴 www.youtube.com/watch?v=w__b...
Norway fans perform 'Viking Row' in Times Square before World Cup match
YouTube video by Associated Press
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Glad Midsommar & the Vikings ⚔️🌞 Sweden kicks off Midsummer today, with the Nordics to follow next week. Its origins are ancient; Vikings marked this season with blót, feasting & community. If your celebrations has a hint of Viking, share a photo below—it might feature on iViking (launching soon).
It isn't mentioned here, but the the Department of English (where we are based) rose to 82nd in QS rankings, making it the second ranking discipline in the university 🎉 www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-n...
UCC leaps up university rankings for fourth year in a row
Up 53 places in only two years
corkbeo.ie
The Museum of Cultural History @uio.no is hiring a PhD candidate in Nordic #Archaeology, linked to the museum’s research on the #VikingAge. As icing on the cake, you’ll be working in the environment of the new Museum of the Viking Age, part of MCH, opening in 2027! www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
PhD research fellow in Nordic Archaeology (301195) | University of Oslo
Job title: PhD research fellow in Nordic Archaeology (301195), Employer: University of Oslo, Deadline: Friday, July 31, 2026
jobbnorge.no
Did we consider using this Viking warrior photo-cut-out board in Waterford for our new profile pictures? Yes, we did... #Waterford #VikingHeritage #Tourism
The project team was privileged to visit the new excavation of the Viking settlement at Woodstown near Waterford at the invite of Neil Jackman, and to see the finds that are already coming to light from this Irish/Norwegian dig. Big ideas for the site, which would be such a boost to the region.
You know Viking narratives endure when Norways World Cup team skips the usual airport-step photo for a fjord shoot in full Viking attire⚽️ A striking example from of how Viking imagery still shapes identity pride, & modern cultural storytelling across Europe. Full story: www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
