Essays about: "Valsgärde"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the word Valsgärde.

  1. 1. Faded Glory : Cultural exchange between warrior groups in the Vendel Period as reflected in armor from Vendel and Valsgärde

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Julian Blaine; [2024]
    Keywords : Vendel Period; warfare; armor; cultural exchange; Vendel; Valsgärde; Black Sea; Vendeltid; krig; rustning; kulturellt utbyte; Vendel; Valsgärde; Svarta havet;

    Abstract : This thesis analyzes and documents the splint armor material from Valsgärde 8 and Vendel I,X, and XI. This armor is then contextualized in the warrior institutions, weapon-systems, and fighting techniques of warbands from Central Sweden. READ MORE

  3. 2. Artisanal Perspectives on Valsgärde : A technical analysis of scabbards

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper (KV)

    Author : Robert Sven Guildford; [2023]
    Keywords : artisanship; crafting; interdisciplinary; Late Iron Age Scandinavia; tacit knowledge;

    Abstract : The scabbards from the Valsgärde boat-graves are fine works of artisanship, the person who made them put many hours of work into them. It is easy to get lost in typologies and books,but one must not forget that some crafts are still being practiced to this day. READ MORE

  4. 3. Audhumbla and Heidrun beyond gods and mead : Species selection for production of leather in Late Iron Age Scandinavia

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Arkeologi

    Author : Stella Carlson; [2023]
    Keywords : Leather; tanning; ZooMS; Vendel Period; Viking Age; Iron Age; craft; Valsgärde; Läder; garvning; ZooMS; Vendeltid; Vikingatid; järnålder; hantverk; Valsgärde;

    Abstract : Leather has been one of the most common crafting materials in human history. With its incredible versatility it has been used for clothes, shelter, books, armour, containers, decoration, and everything in between. READ MORE

  5. 4. Judging a loaf by its appearance : A protocol to study bread and bread-like fragments based on the study cases of Gamla Uppsala, Valsgärde, and Gnista

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Sara Scaglia; [2023]
    Keywords : Bread; Organic charred remains; Uppland; Experimental archaeology; Archaeobotany; Lipid analyses.; Bröd; organiska förkolnade lämningar; Uppland; experimentell arkeologi; arkeobotanik; lipidanalyser;

    Abstract : Bread is an important cultural and social marker, and it occurs in many contexts, often preserved as carbonised. However, as bread fragments are typically small and anonymous, their total value of them is not appreciated. Often bread material is grouped simply as organic and not considered. READ MORE

  6. 5. Leather in Late Iron Age Scandinavia : From elk-traps to cheese-glue

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Arkeologi

    Author : Stella Carlson; [2021]
    Keywords : Valsgärde; Vendel Period; leather; tanning; Late Iron Age; organic materials; Valsgärde; Vendeltid; läder; garvning; sen järnålder; organiska material;

    Abstract : Leather is a material that throughout history has been very important for humankind. Up until recently is has often however, together with other organic materials, not been given the attention it might deserve. READ MORE