Archaeologists discover a Viking grave in Senja containing the remains of a woman and a her beloved dog in a boat.

The saying goes that a dog is a man’s best friend, but an archaeological excavation in Norway proves that women care about their four-legged companions just as much as men do, even 1,100 years ago.

Despite its central role in human history, pregnancy has often been overlooked in archaeology. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

The Ash Pendant was discovered in a Viking Age burial mound in Sweden and may have been used by a female shaman.