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  3. IMAGO International History, Sweden, Viking Age 800-1050

IMAGO International History, Sweden, Viking Age 800-1050

Jul 2, 2025

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  • Runenstein von Karlevi, Öland, Schweden Runenstein von Karlevi, auch Karlevistein genannt, bei Färjestaden, Insel Öland, Kalmar län, Schweden. Ancient Karlevi Runestone, also called Karlevi Stone, outside the village of Färjestaden, Öland Island, Kalmar County, Sweden.

    Runenstein von Karlevi, Öland, Schweden Runenstein von Karlevi, auch Karlevistein genannt, bei Färjestaden, Insel Öland, Kalmar län, Schweden. Ancient Karlevi Runestone, also called Karlevi Stone, outside the village of Färjestaden, Öland Island, Kalmar County, Sweden.

  • Landscape view of the prehistoric Ales Stenar ship setting on the southern coast of Sweden at sunset Landscape view of the prehistoric Ales Stenar ship setting on the southern coast of Sweden at sunset Copyright: xZoonar.com NandoxLardix 17349394

    Landscape view of the prehistoric Ales Stenar ship setting on the southern coast of Sweden at sunset Landscape view of the prehistoric Ales Stenar ship setting on the southern coast of Sweden at sunset Copyright: xZoonar.com NandoxLardix 17349394

  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED On the Lookout for Northmen, 1882. Artist: Anonymous Copyright:x?xFinexArtxImages HeritagexImagesx IMAGO ,2630654 ! ACHTUNG: AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright:?xFinexArtxImages HeritagexImagesx IMAGO

    RECORD DATE NOT STATED On the Lookout for Northmen, 1882. Artist: Anonymous Copyright:x?xFinexArtxImages HeritagexImagesx IMAGO ,2630654 ! ACHTUNG: AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright:?xFinexArtxImages HeritagexImagesx IMAGO

  • The reconstructed Viking longhouse in Trelleborg, Slagelse, Zealand, Denmark, Europe Copyright: imageBROKER KimxPetersen ibxkip07144125.jpg

    The reconstructed Viking longhouse in Trelleborg, Slagelse, Zealand, Denmark, Europe Copyright: imageBROKER KimxPetersen ibxkip07144125.jpg

  • Viking settlement miniature outdoor, warriors, 06.02.2020 04:25:07, Copyright: xNomadSoulx Panthermedia28086168

    Viking settlement miniature outdoor, warriors, 06.02.2020 04:25:07, Copyright: xNomadSoulx Panthermedia28086168

  • Viking settlement miniature outdoor, agriculture, 06.02.2020 04:24:45, Copyright: xNomadSoulx Panthermedia28086163

    Viking settlement miniature outdoor, agriculture, 06.02.2020 04:24:45, Copyright: xNomadSoulx Panthermedia28086163

  • Viking settlement miniature outdoor, shipbuilders, 06.02.2020 04:24:40, Copyright: xNomadSoulx Panthermedia28086162

    Viking settlement miniature outdoor, shipbuilders, 06.02.2020 04:24:40, Copyright: xNomadSoulx Panthermedia28086162

  • Viking settlement miniature, people fugurines, 06.02.2020 04:24:26, Copyright: xNomadSoulx Panthermedia28086159

    Viking settlement miniature, people fugurines, 06.02.2020 04:24:26, Copyright: xNomadSoulx Panthermedia28086159

  • Viking settlement miniature outdoor, shipbuilders, 06.02.2020 04:23:52, Copyright: xNomadSoulx Panthermedia28086153

    Viking settlement miniature outdoor, shipbuilders, 06.02.2020 04:23:52, Copyright: xNomadSoulx Panthermedia28086153

  • Ales Stenar Sunrise Sweden Historical site in Sweden Ales Stenar

    Ales Stenar Sunrise Sweden Historical site in Sweden Ales Stenar

  • The island of Unst, Replica of a viking vessel near Haroldswick. The ship was sailed from Sweden to Shetland in the year 2000 and is now owned by the Shetland Amenity Trust and is part of the Viking Unst Project. europe, central europe, northern europe, united kingdom, great britain, scotland, northern isles,shetland islands, May Copyright: xMartinxZwickx EU36 MZW0212

    The island of Unst, Replica of a viking vessel near Haroldswick. The ship was sailed from Sweden to Shetland in the year 2000 and is now owned by the Shetland Amenity Trust and is part of the Viking Unst Project. europe, central europe, northern europe, united kingdom, great britain, scotland, northern isles,shetland islands, May Copyright: xMartinxZwickx EU36 MZW0212

  • The island of Unst, Replica of a viking vessel near Haroldswick. The ship was sailed from Sweden to Shetland in the year 2000 and is now owned by the Shetland Amenity Trust and is part of the Viking Unst Project. europe, central europe, northern europe, united kingdom, great britain, scotland, northern isles,shetland islands, May Copyright: xMartinxZwickx EU36 MZW0211

    The island of Unst, Replica of a viking vessel near Haroldswick. The ship was sailed from Sweden to Shetland in the year 2000 and is now owned by the Shetland Amenity Trust and is part of the Viking Unst Project. europe, central europe, northern europe, united kingdom, great britain, scotland, northern isles,shetland islands, May Copyright: xMartinxZwickx EU36 MZW0211

  • Photograph of a reconstructed Viking ship sailing in the Copenhagen harbour. Dated 1933 WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_059_0954

    Photograph of a reconstructed Viking ship sailing in the Copenhagen harbour. Dated 1933 WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_059_0954

  • A Viking ship. A reconstruction (from Prof. Montelius s book on Scandinavian archaeology) of an actual Viking ship found, almost complete, at Gokstad, Norway. WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_056_0771

    A Viking ship. A reconstruction (from Prof. Montelius s book on Scandinavian archaeology) of an actual Viking ship found, almost complete, at Gokstad, Norway. WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_056_0771

  • Detail from the reconstructed Sutton Hoo Helmet, which was part of the Staffordshire Hoard is the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver metalwork. Dated 5th Century WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_079_0257

    Detail from the reconstructed Sutton Hoo Helmet, which was part of the Staffordshire Hoard is the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver metalwork. Dated 5th Century WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_079_0257

  • Viking expedition returning to Scandinavia 9th-10th century AD WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_074_0914

    Viking expedition returning to Scandinavia 9th-10th century AD WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_074_0914

  • The Oseberg ship . A Viking ship discovered in a large burial mound at the Oseberg farm near Tønsberg in Vestfold county, Norway. Dating from around 800 AD, the ship was excavated by Norwegian archaeologist Haakon Shetelig and Swedish archaeologist Gabriel Gustafson in 1904-1905. The ship is displayed at the Viking Ship Museum, in Bygdøy. WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_041_0844

    The Oseberg ship . A Viking ship discovered in a large burial mound at the Oseberg farm near Tønsberg in Vestfold county, Norway. Dating from around 800 AD, the ship was excavated by Norwegian archaeologist Haakon Shetelig and Swedish archaeologist Gabriel Gustafson in 1904-1905. The ship is displayed at the Viking Ship Museum, in Bygdøy. WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_041_0844

  • The Oseberg ship . A Viking ship discovered in a large burial mound at the Oseberg farm near Tønsberg in Vestfold county, Norway. Dating from around 800 AD, the ship was excavated by Norwegian archaeologist Haakon Shetelig and Swedish archaeologist Gabriel Gustafson in 1904-1905. The ship is displayed at the Viking Ship Museum, in Bygdøy. WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_041_0842

    The Oseberg ship . A Viking ship discovered in a large burial mound at the Oseberg farm near Tønsberg in Vestfold county, Norway. Dating from around 800 AD, the ship was excavated by Norwegian archaeologist Haakon Shetelig and Swedish archaeologist Gabriel Gustafson in 1904-1905. The ship is displayed at the Viking Ship Museum, in Bygdøy. WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_041_0842

  • Excavation of Oseberg Viking age ship discovered in a large burial mound at the Oseberg farm near Tønsberg in Vestfold County, Norway began in 1903. The Oseberg ship dated from 834 AD, was pulled ashore and used as a burial ship for the two ladies. That site also contained numerous richly decorated objects in wood. The characteristic motif of the style is gripping beasts. The gripping beast motif is what clearly distinguishes the early Viking art from the styles that preceded it. WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_041_0451

    Excavation of Oseberg Viking age ship discovered in a large burial mound at the Oseberg farm near Tønsberg in Vestfold County, Norway began in 1903. The Oseberg ship dated from 834 AD, was pulled ashore and used as a burial ship for the two ladies. That site also contained numerous richly decorated objects in wood. The characteristic motif of the style is gripping beasts. The gripping beast motif is what clearly distinguishes the early Viking art from the styles that preceded it. WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_041_0451

  • Excavation of Oseberg Viking age ship discovered in a large burial mound at the Oseberg farm near Tønsberg in Vestfold County, Norway began in 1903. The Oseberg ship dated from 834 AD, was pulled ashore and used as a burial ship for the two ladies. That site also contained numerous richly decorated objects in wood. The characteristic motif of the style is gripping beasts. The gripping beast motif is what clearly distinguishes the early Viking art from the styles that preceded it. WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_041_0449

    Excavation of Oseberg Viking age ship discovered in a large burial mound at the Oseberg farm near Tønsberg in Vestfold County, Norway began in 1903. The Oseberg ship dated from 834 AD, was pulled ashore and used as a burial ship for the two ladies. That site also contained numerous richly decorated objects in wood. The characteristic motif of the style is gripping beasts. The gripping beast motif is what clearly distinguishes the early Viking art from the styles that preceded it. WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_041_0449

  • Excavation of Oseberg Viking age ship discovered in a large burial mound at the Oseberg farm near Tønsberg in Vestfold County, Norway began in 1903. The Oseberg ship dated from 834 AD, was pulled ashore and used as a burial ship for the two ladies. That site also contained numerous richly decorated objects in wood. The characteristic motif of the style is gripping beasts. The gripping beast motif is what clearly distinguishes the early Viking art from the styles that preceded it. WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_041_0448

    Excavation of Oseberg Viking age ship discovered in a large burial mound at the Oseberg farm near Tønsberg in Vestfold County, Norway began in 1903. The Oseberg ship dated from 834 AD, was pulled ashore and used as a burial ship for the two ladies. That site also contained numerous richly decorated objects in wood. The characteristic motif of the style is gripping beasts. The gripping beast motif is what clearly distinguishes the early Viking art from the styles that preceded it. WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_041_0448

  • Excavation of Oseberg Viking age ship discovered in a large burial mound at the Oseberg farm near Tønsberg in Vestfold County, Norway began in 1903. The Oseberg ship dated from 834 AD, was pulled ashore and used as a burial ship for the two ladies. That site also contained numerous richly decorated objects in wood. The characteristic motif of the style is gripping beasts. The gripping beast motif is what clearly distinguishes the early Viking art from the styles that preceded it. WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_041_0445

    Excavation of Oseberg Viking age ship discovered in a large burial mound at the Oseberg farm near Tønsberg in Vestfold County, Norway began in 1903. The Oseberg ship dated from 834 AD, was pulled ashore and used as a burial ship for the two ladies. That site also contained numerous richly decorated objects in wood. The characteristic motif of the style is gripping beasts. The gripping beast motif is what clearly distinguishes the early Viking art from the styles that preceded it. WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_041_0445

  • The tent-like wooden burial chamber from the deck of the Oseberg ship. A Viking ship discovered in a large burial mound at the Oseberg farm near Tønsberg in Vestfold county, Norway. Dating from around 800 AD, the ship was excavated by Norwegian archaeologist Haakon Shetelig and Swedish archaeologist Gabriel Gustafson in 1904-1905. The ship is displayed at the Viking Ship Museum, in Bygdøy. WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_041_0377

    The tent-like wooden burial chamber from the deck of the Oseberg ship. A Viking ship discovered in a large burial mound at the Oseberg farm near Tønsberg in Vestfold county, Norway. Dating from around 800 AD, the ship was excavated by Norwegian archaeologist Haakon Shetelig and Swedish archaeologist Gabriel Gustafson in 1904-1905. The ship is displayed at the Viking Ship Museum, in Bygdøy. WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_041_0377

  • Drakkar. Viking longships under sail. Watercolour by Albert Sebille (1874-1953). WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchives0390003405

    Drakkar. Viking longships under sail. Watercolour by Albert Sebille (1874-1953). WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchives0390003405

  • Head of a Viking warrior. National Historical Museum, Stockholm. WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchives0390002887

    Head of a Viking warrior. National Historical Museum, Stockholm. WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchives0390002887

  • Wikinger greifen an, historischer Holzschnitt, circa 1880 iblsce01903475

    Wikinger greifen an, historischer Holzschnitt, circa 1880 iblsce01903475

  • Bildstein der Wikingerzeit in Bunge, Gotland ibxrma00288021

    Bildstein der Wikingerzeit in Bunge, Gotland ibxrma00288021

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