A metal detectorist has discovered a strange Viking Age grave in Norway with scallop shells covering the mouth of the skeleton, raising questions about its symbolism. Archaeologists are perplexed ...

The grave looked, at first, like a familiar Viking Age burial: a woman laid to rest with care, surrounded by objects meant to speak for her in death. Then archaeologists brushed away the soil around ...

Sweet scallop meat coated in a citrus dressing served with pungent smoked scallop roes and fresh vegetables. For this recipe you will need a smoker and smoking wood chips. Preheat the oven to 100C/80C ...

The woman from the Viking Age had two scallop shells placed by her mouth. No one knows why. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!