Unexpected Viking Treasures Unearthed During Search for Lost Earring

A family in Norway, while using a metal detector to search for a lost earring in their garden, stumbled upon artifacts dating back over 1,000 years. The discovered items, including a bowl-shaped buckle and another object, are believed to be part of a Viking-era burial from the 9th century. This is the first Viking-era discovery in Jomfruland, an island off Norway's south coast. Experts praised the family for their find and for promptly contacting authorities.