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Were Norway's iconic stave churches built by slaves?

"All indications point to the fact that the earliest phase of church construction in Norway was not just a matter of communal duty – it also involved slave labour," researcher says.

Why were some churches built in stone and others in wood?

Even though they could afford to build in stone, some still opted for wood.

How was this ornamental stave church portal created nearly 1,000 years ago? The answers emerged when craftsmen carved a replica

“The person who carved the Urnes portal was incredibly skilled,” researcher says.

Researchers have uncovered an ancient mountain shack used by Viking Age travellers in Norway

The most surprising discovery is how much of a mess they made with their food inside the shack, says an archaeologist.

Remarkable find: Archaeologists in Norway discovered the remains of a gauntlet on the seabed

What is this precious steel glove doing in the sea?

Archaeologists' most exciting finds: Teeth marks reveal the everyday lives of ordinary people

The past is filled will regular people, not just kings and queens. It’s essential to remember them, an archaeologist argues.

A unique medieval boat has been given its own museum in Northern Norway

However, many secrets still lie hidden within the only preserved medieval boat in Norway.

A dramatic love affair sparked the first witch trial in Scandinavia, 250 years before the witch-hunts started

Ragnhild Tregagås is the first person we know from the Norwegian Middle Ages who was accused – and later convicted – of magical activity.

This book made medieval Norway a kinder country

In a time that many believe was dark and merciless, Norway produced an unusually fair-minded piece of legislation.

These mass graves in Northern Norway will now be re-examined

What killed these people? When did they die? Who are they?

Precise dating from Medieval Oslo: This is undoubtedly the King's Wharf

The King’s Wharf, which was excavated in Bjørvika earlier this year, was built with trees felled in 1288.

Medieval Norwegian food was more flavourful than you might think

Exotic spices were first exclusive, then became common — until Norwegians stopped seasoning their food.

Digitising our medieval heritage requires better search tools

OPINION: The Middle Ages continue to captivate our imagination through their portrayal in films, TV series and games. The term medieval evokes vivid associations in our minds. But where does our knowledge of the Middle Ages truly originate?

We are still surrounded by the Middle Ages

SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Historical events from the Middle Ages are often used – and misused – in political argumentation in our time. A current example is how Vladimir Putin misuses the Middle Ages to deny Ukraine’s right to exist as an independent nation.