Viking Graves and Archaeological Discoveries

In Freya Slough, Denmark, archaeologists discovered a Viking grave with no body, only a silver brooch. The absence of remains led to speculation about decomposition or removal. This mystery parallels King Gorm's missing body case, where his remains were later found beneath a church, suggesting a possible relocation. The video explores these archaeological puzzles and their implications for understanding Viking burial practices.

What was the only artifact found in the Viking grave at Freya Slough?

• A shield

• A sword

• A silver brooch

• A helmet

What was the archaeologists' initial hope when they opened the grave in Freya Slough?

• To find a Viking ship

• To find a complete skeleton

• To find remnants of the body

• To find a treasure chest

What was one reason the archaeologists considered for the missing body in Freya Slough?

• The body was never buried there

• The body was stolen by grave robbers

• The body was moved to another location

• The bones dissolved in acidic soil

What was the alternative explanation for the missing body in Freya Slough?

• The body was destroyed by fire

• The body was taken by animals

• The body was moved after burial

• The body was never buried

Which Viking king's grave was also found to be missing a body?

• King Olaf

• King Erik

• King Gorm

• King Harald

What significant discovery was made in 1978 related to King Gorm?

• A new Viking ship

• A hidden treasure

• Two graves, one beneath a church

• A royal crown

What style were the items found in both graves associated with?

• Celtic style

• Roman style

• Gothic style

• Yelling style

What was the condition of the bones found beneath the church?

• Intact and well-preserved

• Disarticulated

• Completely missing

• Turned to dust

What did the archaeologists conclude about the two graves found in 1978?

• They were from different time periods

• They were made by different families

• They were made by the same family

• They were unrelated

What is one theory about the fate of the missing Freya Slough Viking?

• The Viking was moved to a church

• The Viking was buried in another country

• The Viking was never buried

• The Viking was buried at sea