A stunning archaeological discovery in Norway sheds light on the status and influence of women during the Viking Age. The ...

Despite each grave’s wealth of jewelry and personal belongings, none contain any bones from the Viking women themselves. One possible reason has to do with the environmental conditions of Skumsnes.

Some of the jewelry and coins originated as far away ... that textile-making was a path to wealth and security for Viking-era women. "If not members of the elite, these women were certainly ...

Inside the grave, archaeologists discovered jewelry and oval-shaped brooches typical of Viking women's attire, including pieces that probably came from England or Ireland. The woman was also ...