Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Across Britain, archaeologists are digging to unearth new clues about the country's Viking past, challenging common stereotypes and revealing the true extent of their influence. From the Isle of Harris, where a dig might reveal the first evidence of Viking settlement, to York, where new finds show the Vikings were skilled urban planners and traders, not just raiders. Discoveries include a 12th-century Norse chess set, a vast Viking hoard of treasure, and bone artefacts from a large settlement.

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