A gold ring with a picture of Jesus and a very special alsengem were unearthed in Kalmar.
Tag: Middle Ages
Remains of Black Henbane, a hallucinogenic and poisonous plant discovered in Roman settlement
Archaeologists have discovered the first definitive evidence of the presence of a hallucinogenic and poisonous plant (Black henbane) in a Roman settlement on the borders of the present day Netherlands. It is thought to have been used in the Roman world.
Viking trade connections
A study by the University of York has revealed the Viking trade routes between the borders of Northern Scandinavia and Continental Europe.
Drought in the French River reveals medieval fishery
Water levels in lakes and rivers have drastically decreased as a result of the severe drought that has affected Europe this summer. The effects of the drought are clearly visible in France, among other places. The low water levels in the Loire River, France’s longest river, also presented findings that would contribute to the scientific world.