Meticulous work at the loom – and precision woodworking in miniature – both play a role…
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Follow Steinar’s Lead – BECOME A GOKSTAD SPONSOR!
Steinar Hvitstein was quick off the mark and became the first sponsor of rowing chests for…
The craft heritage is being recreated
In the park by the waterfront in downtown Sandefjord, you’ll meet a great group of people…
The Tablet-Woven Bands from Oseberg
The many tablet-woven bands are a unique and little-known part of the rich Oseberg find. They…
Were the “rattles” from Oseberg actually something entirely different?
Experimental archaeology can provide new insights into old “truths.” Among the many mysteries of the Oseberg…
Can AI Reveal the Secrets of Oseberg?
The textiles are among the greatest mysteries from the Oseberg find. They clearly tell a story—but…
How do you build a Viking ship?
These woodworkers are joined by researchers on their third Viking ship project The prow of a…
A chieftain in red and white
Until now, we´ve believed the Gokstad chieftain´s colours as being black and yellow. New insight reveals…
Rivets for the Gokstad ship
This is the start of a long and complex process: The transformation of bog ore into…
Research money
Oseberg Viking Heritage has received NOK 280.000 from Vestfold and Telemark County Counsel. The money are…