Revelations from Viking age
The results of DNA and x-ray studies of the two women buried in the Oseberg ship in the year 834 have revealed startling discoveries.
The two women were powerful figures in their day but still lived a hard life, and they were stronger than today’s women. The tests also established a surprising landmark.
“We see here the first known case of cancer in this country,” said Per Holck, Professor of anatomy at the University of Oslo.