A Norwegian Family Went Searching for a Lost Earring in Their Backyard. They Found Viking Artifacts Instead | Artnet News

The two brooches are the first definitive evidence of Viking presence on the island of Jomfruland in southern Norway.

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Travalanche, 7 months ago

I’m over here on the west coast of the US, metal detecting up some 30 year old nails and 10 year old bottle caps…
At least I don’t have to worry about bombs, or land mines, I guess.

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Pons_Aelius, 7 months ago

I understand your frustrations.

If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend the BBC series Dectorists

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