Episodes
Archaeologist Jens Ulriksen tells about the accessory for a leather belt. It is a so-called turning mask with duality inspired by the world of the gods.
Published 06/29/16
Archaeologist Jens Ulriksen tells about a disc-shaped fibula of gilded bronze, where the cross could be symbol for the Frankish Empire.
Published 06/29/16
Archaeologist Jens Ulriksen tells about a pendant of gilded bronze and about decoration with Christian symbolism.
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Archaeologist Jens Ulriksen tells about the sword, the nobleman's weapon. But it had to be balanced. A very rare finding.
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Archaeologist Jens Ulriksen tells about the silver denarius coined by Louis the Pious. Coins were more than just money; they were pieces of Christian propaganda.
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Archaeologist Jens Ulriksen tells about strap ends of gilded bronze. This one is with a grotesque mask for protection against evil forces.
Published 06/29/16
Archaeologist Jens Ulriksen tells about a very common archaeological finding that tells about war and battle in the Viking Age.
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Archaeologist Jens Ulriksen tells about a gilded bronze fibula where the decoration with animal motives fills the entire surface.
Published 06/29/16
Archaeologist Jens Ulriksen tells about a bronze fibula, that was typical women's jewellery in the Viking Age. This one has its origin in the Frankish Empire and was maybe used to insult the Frankish warriors.
Published 06/29/16
Archaeologist Jens Ulriksen tells about the jewellery of gilded silver with bird symbolic from the Norse mythology.
Published 06/29/16
Archaeologist Jens Ulriksen tells about a fibula and about if the cross is symbolic or not.
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Archaeologist Jens Ulriksen tells about an equal-armed bronze cross, where there can be doubt, if the cross has a Christian value or if it is just simple decoration.
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Archaeologist Jens Ulriksen tells about the cut up silver coins and about the value, use and significance of silver.
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Archaeologist Jens Ulriksen tells about a gilded bronze mount decorated with animal symbols and about bronze casting as a craftsmanship.
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Archaeologist Jens Ulriksen tells about the weight system in trade that was widely spread in the Viking Age.
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Archaeologist Jens Ulriksen tells about a bronze needle and about the use of bronze for jewellery in the Viking Age.
Published 06/29/16