King Harald V of Norway obituary Monarch who opened up the Norwegian royal family and its palaces to the public, and married a commoner despite his father’s opposition The Guardian - UK · Aug 28
64 Questions Americans Asked Europeans That Left Them Wondering If They Were Serious Traveling and meeting people from different countries can lead to some pretty unexpected conversations. In this case, Europeans took to the internet to share the strangest questions they’ve been asked by Americans—questions that were apparently asked with complete sincerity. Keep reading to see which questions made the list. Bored Panda · Aug 17
Dirty 'button' unearthed by metal detectorist turns out to be a rare 900-year-old coin from Norway's last Viking king, Magnus Barefoot A rare coin from the reign of Magnus Barefoot — sometimes called Norway's last Viking king, was mistaken for a button before researchers realized it was the first of its kind found on Norwegian soil. LiveScience · Jul 9
The Vikings were more than bearded marauders but Scandinavia’s national museums continue to project that image If you visit Scandinavia you are likely to find yourself at an exhibition about Vikings. There are many to choose from. The Conversation · Jul 6
In 1994, Engineer Jaap Haartsen tried to end the nightmare of tangled wires at Ericsson: His secret wireless idea became the Bluetooth technology we use every day The brilliance of Bluetooth lies in how effortless it feels to everyday users. Most people never have to think about radio frequencies, wireless protocols, or pairing systems; they simply tap “connect” and expect their devices to work instantly. The Economic Times · May 22
900-year-old burials of Denmark's early Christians discovered in medieval cemetery Archaeologists excavating at a medieval cemetery in Denmark have found the burials of 77 people who were early Christians in the area but still likely harbored pagan beliefs. LiveScience · Oct 31, 2025
1,000-year-old 'king' game piece with a distinctive hairstyle is 'as close as we will ever get to a portrait of a Viking' A unique game piece from Norway that was crafted during the time of Harald Bluetooth may depict a Viking king. LiveScience · Sep 2, 2025
Viking Age burial of chieftain with 'enormous power' found in Denmark — and he may have served Harald Bluetooth Archaeologists were surprised to find 30 Viking Age burials in Denmark, and even more surprised by the extravagant grave goods found within them. LiveScience · Jun 19, 2025
‘Very rare’ Viking grave uncovered in Denmark by accident Discovery points to Danish town being seat of power during reign of famous king in 900s The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025
50 Viking Age burials discovered in Denmark, including a woman in a rare 'Viking wagon' Finding a Viking Age burial ground of this size is rare, in part because Scandinavian soil doesn't preserve skeletons well. LiveScience · Sep 30, 2024
Tourists Are Latest Conquest Of Viking Fortress In Denmark A millennium-old Danish Viking fortress is wowing tourists by offering visitors a broader view of Scandinavia's famed marauders. International Business Times · Jul 7, 2024
32 times lasers revealed hidden forts and settlements from centuries ago Lasers have helped uncover ancient human-made structures the world over. LiveScience · Apr 27, 2024
Engraving on 2,000-year-old knife thought to be oldest runes in Denmark Inscription on knife discovered by archaeologist in grave on island of Funen spells hirila, which means ‘little sword’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2024
LiveScience · May 1, 2023 Double hoard of Viking treasure discovered near Harald Bluetooth's fort in Denmark A metal detectorist has unearthed two hoards of Viking silver in a field in Denmark, including coins made during the reign of the powerful Danish king Harald Bluetooth.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 31, 2022 Is Danish King Who Gave Name to Bluetooth Buried in Poland? More than 1,000 years after his death in what is now Poland, a European king whose nickname lives on through wireless technology is at the center of an archaeological dispute. Chronicles from the Middle Ages say King Harald “Bluetooth” Gormsson of Denmark acquired his nickname courtesy of a tooth, probably…
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2022 Is Danish king who gave name to Bluetooth buried in Poland? More than 1,000 years after his death in what is now Poland, a Danish king whose nickname is known to the world through wireless Bluetooth technology is at the center of an archaeological dispute
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2022 ‘There is a lot of excitement’: Tour de France comes to Denmark Anticipation mounts in greatest cycling nation in the world for world’s greatest cycling race