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The coins were found by two men metal detecting on private land. Image: Manx National Heritage

Rare 'wallet' of Viking-era treasure found in Isle of Man

A rare hoard of 1,000-year-old silver coins have been found on the Isle of Man, shedding light on a vibrant Viking-era economy where traders and cash moved through Ireland and England.

News Lens • 01 Oct 24

The bracelets date from the ninth century (Image: Moesgaard Museum)

Rare Viking treasures discovered in Denmark

Seven ancient silver bracelets which show the staggering breadth of the Vikings' reach have been found in Denmark.

News Lens • 19 Aug 24

The co-production group is behind the series Vikings

Vikings production company received €34m in tax credits

A movie co-production group behind global hit shows, Valhalla and Vikings last year received €34m in film corporation tax credits from Revenue.

Business • 19 May 22

Precisely when the Vikings journeyed to establish the L'Anse aux Meadows settlement had remained unclear - until now

Dating shows Vikings reached Canada 1,000 years ago

Long before Columbus crossed the Atlantic, eight timber-framed buildings covered in sod stood on a terrace above a peat bog and stream at the northern tip of Canada's island of Newfoundland, evidence that the Vikings had reached the New World first.

News Lens • 21 Oct 21

The dig is taking place beside Dublin Castle

Dublin's earliest Viking settlement seen in new light

An archaeological excavation has changed our picture of Dublin's earliest Viking settlement with the black pool or Dubh Linn now known to be a lot bigger than first thought.

Dublin • 11 Mar 20

Vikings spin-off series to be filmed at Ashford Studios

Netflix has commissioned a spin-off of the popular TV show Vikings, which will be filmed at Ashford Studios in Wicklow.

Business • 20 Nov 19

The Oseberg ship from around 800 AD - seen at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo - is one of the best preserved Viking ships from the period

Vikings halted serious Irish population decline - study

Ireland's population was in "serious decline" before the arrival of the Vikings, according to new research.

Ireland • 22 Aug 19

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