Inside Viking North: First Look at Rare Treasures

Step behind the scenes at the Yorkshire Museum’s new Viking exhibition — before it opened to the public. In this exclusive preview of Viking North, we uncover never-before-seen artefacts that are transforming our understanding of Viking-age England. From silver hoards traced to the Islamic world, to a Thor’s hammer with a gold inlay and a rare silk cap from the Silk Road, this is the story of how Norse settlers reshaped the North through trade, belief, and everyday life. 🎥 Includes interviews with lead curators Dr Adam Parker and Andrew Woods 🏺 First look at the Vale of York Hoard, Aldwark army camp finds, and new metal detectorist discoveries 🌍 Featuring cutting-edge isotopic analysis revealing Viking trade from York to the Caliphate 📍 Shot on location at the Yorkshire Museum, York ▶️ Watch now and discover how the North became the real centre of Viking Britain. 🎟️ The Viking North exhibition is open now at the Yorkshire Museum (York, UK). 🗓️ Open Tuesday to Sunday, year-round. 🔗 More info and ticket booking: https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/ 📌 Filmed on-site with curators and experts. 👍 Like, comment & subscribe for more historical site visits, artefact deep-dives, and forgotten history. #VikingNorth #YorkshireMuseum #VikingTreasure #ThorHammer #VikingHoard #YorkHistory #Archaeology #VikingExhibition #VikingYork #HistoryChannel