This deciphering cast not only a communal light on the Vikings but on the very idea of wealth during the period — Viking treasure troves continue to stir things up, with one of the most recent ...

This array of silver coins, bracelets, and other forms of Viking wealth typifies the hoards found deposited at numerous sites across the island of Gotland.

The impact of Cashman, 28, was palpable last weekend as he finished with 13 tackles, a sack, and a trio of pass deflections to help lead the Vikings to a 23-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers.

In 2014, a metal detectorist discovered a hoard of Viking Age treasures in western Scotland. Found in a plowed field, the cache included more than 10 pounds of gold, silver and other artifacts ...