Ep. 161 The Galloway Hoard: How the Discovery of Viking Era Buried Treasure Raises More Questions Than Answers

About this episode

This episode explores the Galloway Hoard, a Viking era treasure that raises intriguing questions about its origins and significance.

Come explore the Galloway Hoard with me, a Viking era treasure hoard found buried beneath a field in Galloway, Scotland back in 2014. Silver Viking arm bands, a rock crystal jar dating back to ancient Rome, a silver vessel from 4,000 miles away in present day Iran - these treasures hidden around the year 900 are incredible. But, upon closer inspection, they raise more questions than answers. Is this actually Viking treasure? Arm bands are very Viking. But then why do they have inscriptions on...

People in this episode

Host: Shea LaFountaine

Topics covered

• Viking treasure
• archaeology
• historical artifacts
• Galloway Hoard
• cultural history
• treasure discovery

Keywords

• Galloway Hoard
• Viking treasure
• archaeology
• historical artifacts
• Scotland
• 2014 discovery
• cultural history

Mentioned in this episode

Products: silver Viking arm bands, rock crystal jar, silver vessel

Places: Galloway, Scotland, Iran

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