Before arriving in Oslo I read The Ship in the Hill by William A. Sullivan. The novel uses the archaeological records and research on Vikings as a foundation from which he creates an interesting story filling the gaps around the beautiful ornate Oseberg ship. The Oseberg ship is unusual because two women were buried in it and because it and the cart, sledges, and other burial gifts are exquisitely carved.

prow of the Oseberg Viking ship

Oseberg Viking ship

Stern of the Oseberg Viking ship

Weaving tools buried with the Oseberg Viking ship

Wooden chest with brass and tin tacks as embellishments – found with the Oseberg Viking ship. It was filled with woven cloth, weaving tools, and thread

Wooden wheel From an elaborately carved cart found with the Oseberg Viking ship