A newly deciphered inscription suggests the immense "Galloway Hoard" found in Scotland over a decade ago was held in common.

The Galloway Hoard is one of the most significant—and mysterious—Viking-era treasures ever to emerge in Scotland. Discovered buried in 2014 in Balmaghie by retiree Derek McLennan using a metal ...

A fresh translation of ancient runes is causing experts to rethink their view of Viking treasures. Part of the Galloway Hoard (a buried stash of 11 pounds worth of gold and silver named after the ...

Ten years ago, a Viking-era artifact was unearthed in Scotland. Now, it’s far-flung origins have been revealed, museum officials said. Photo from National Museums of Scotland In 2014, metal ...

Ten years ago in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, metal detectorists stumbled upon pieces of silver and gold. Researchers excavated the pieces and as they dug deeper into the pile, they found more than ...

The Galloway hoard was discovered by a metal detectorist in Balmaghie, Scotland, in 2014. It consists of about 11 pounds (5 kg) of silver bullion (hunks of silver) and many ornate objects.

Painstaking work has revealed the stunning detail of an Anglo-Saxon cross that was part of the Galloway Hoard. A millennium’s worth of dirt has now been removed from the intricately decorated silver ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The runic inscription has been identified as a form of Old English that may read "This is the ...