The sword, which has iron rivets in its handle, may be one of the earliest iron artifacts found in Denmark. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

A metal detectorist unearthed a Viking sword fragment shaped like wild boars, a first-of-its-kind find for the Netherlands, photos show. Photo from the Fries Museum On a farm in the Netherlands, a ...

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