The Galloway Hoard, one of the most significant Viking-era treasures ever to emerge in Scotland, has provided yet another gift, seven years after it was discovered and just in time for the festive ...

If you’ve ever wondered what kind of perfumes ancient Romans used, you may now have your answer. A trio of researchers from the University of Cordoba and the Museum of the City in Carmona have ...

A rock crystal jar from a significant Viking hoard discovered near Dumfries will be displayed for the first time later this year. The Galloway Hoard was unearthed in a field by metal detectorist Derek ...

Discovered with the Galloway Hoard in Scotland, a gold-wrapped rock crystal jar includes the name of a previously unknown bishop from medieval Britain. Neil Hanna / National Museums Scotland Wrapped ...

Now an extraordinary treasure has emerged - a spectacular Roman rock crystal jar wrapped in the most delicate gold thread by the finest medieval craftsman in the late 8th or early 9th century. It was ...

A stunning gold-wrapped jar crafted out of rock crystal has finally been uncovered in its entirety, revealing a Latin inscription that might provide new clues about its mysterious origins. Researchers ...

A Viking-age rock crystal jar previously owned by a bishop which was part of a hoard found by a metal detectorist is to go on public display for the first time later this year. The jar is part of the ...

Conservators have found the name of a bishop inscribed on a rare rock crystal jar that was part of a Viking Age hoard discovered by a metal detectorist. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The ...