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25. nov.

Decades of discovery: Mobilizing data from the 70s to today

25. nov.     09:00     Norges arktiske universitetsmuseum     Tromsø    

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Illustrasjonsbilde Viking Age Boat Grave with woman and dog from Senja, Northern Norway

Viking Age Boat Grave with woman and dog from Senja, Northern Norway

On a field in the small village of Sand on the island of Senja, Northern Norway, two metal detectorists accidentally discovered 1,000-year-old Viking Age jewelry. Now, archaeologists from the Arctic University Museum of Norway have uncovered the remains of a burial boat containing a woman and a small dog.

Illustrasjonsbilde Exploring unknown life in the Northwest Passage

Exploring unknown life in the Northwest Passage

Andreas Altenburger is set to explore one of the world's least studied marine areas as he takes part in the voyage through the Northwest Passage in August/September. The aim is to map known species and uncover unknown ones to gain a deeper understanding of life on the seabed.

Illustrasjonsbilde Advent at the museum - every Sunday until Christmas Eve

Advent at the museum - every Sunday until Christmas Eve

Every Sunday during Advent, we invite you to an extra cozy day at the museum.