The Greatest Archaeological Discoveries and Artefacts of Recent Years | Full Series
From History Hit
The Galloway Horde, discovered in 2014 in southwest Scotland, is a remarkable archaeological find that reshapes our understanding of Viking Age history through its collection of intricately designed silver and gold artifacts, including a unique cross and arm rings. This treasure, which lay hidden for over a thousand years, offers valuable insights into the cultural convergence of the time, as researchers and conservators work to unveil its secrets and importance to early medieval archaeology ...
Key Takeaways
- The Galloway Horde: a treasure trove that flips the script on Viking history, revealing unexpected cultural intersections.
- A cross made of silver and gold: proof that medieval bling transcends mere aesthetics—it's a cultural commentary.
- Viking-age 'banknotes'—silver ingots buried as portable wealth—suggests money can indeed buy time buried in history.
- Cattle guts wrapped in silver wire: even ancient bling had a 'you won't believe what’s inside!' twist.
- From pagan Vikings to Christian symbols, Galloway was a cultural crossroads, proving history loves a good mashup.
Who is mentioned in this episode?
7 people come up, including Dr. Martin Goldberg, Dr. Adrien Waldonardo, John Hanks Alexander.
- Dr. Martin Goldberg (Person)
- Dr. Adrien Waldonardo (Person)
- John Hanks Alexander (Person)
- Anna Kle Martin (Person)
- Bishop Higwald (Person)
- Dr. Mary Davis (Person)
- William Marsh (Person)
Mentioned in this episode
- Galloway Horde (Concept)
- Viking Age (Concept)
- Galloway (Location)
- National Museum Scotland (Company)
- Anglo-Saxon (Concept)
- Goff's Cave (Location)
- Magdalenian (Concept)
- Natural History Museum (Company)
- Cumbria (Location)
- Isle of Man (Location)
- Petri Museum of Egyptology (Company)
- Tarhan (Location)
- Cattle gut (Product)
- Melmbby (Location)
- Yorkshire Museum (Company)
- Colchester (Location)
- Thrace (Concept)
- Gladiators of Britain (Event)