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Journal article
Q&A with Martin Goldberg [Galloway Hoard]
National Museums Scotland on the Galloway Hoard acquisition. Martin Goldberg is the Principal Curator, Medieval Archaeology and History, at National Museums Scotland. Last week National Museums Scotland achieved its fundraising target of £1.98m to acquire the Galloway Hoard of Viking-age treasures. This included £1m from the National Heritage Memorial Fund,...Stephen, Simon
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Journal article
Uncovering the Galloway Viking Hoard, layer by layer
Hold on to your Viking helmet; you’re about to dig, layer by layer, into one of the most extraordinary Viking hoards ever found on the British Isles – the Galloway Hoard – with Dr Martin Goldberg, Senior Curator at National Museums ScotlandGoldberg, D Martin
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Blog post
Golden moments researching the Galloway Hoard part one: tracing golden threads
In 2017, hundreds of generous donors saved the Galloway Hoard for the nation. But their generosity did more than save the hoard; it enabled us to start conserving and researching it, opening a unique window into Viking-age Scotland’s relationship with Britain, Ireland and the wider world, over a millennium ago.Goldberg, D Martin
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Blog post
Golden moments researching the Galloway Hoard part two: hidden constellations of gold
This is the second of two posts tracking my research journey with the Galloway Hoard over the last two years. We always knew that the Galloway Hoard would be important for enhancing our understanding of Scotland’s international connections in the 9th century AD, but some of the moments of revelation...Goldberg , D Martin
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Lecture
The Galloway Hoard: Dr Martin Goldberg in conversation with Michael Hirst
Curator Dr Martin Goldberg joins Vikings writer and producer Michael Hirst to delve into the mysteries of the incredible Galloway Hoard.Goldberg, D Martin ; Hirst, Michael
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Still image
Large disc brooch from the Viking-Age Galloway Hoard
Large disc brooch made of two discs riveted together. Decorative silver front disc plate made of pierced silver. The back disc is copper alloy with possible gilt surface on one side which is visible through the pierced silver disc surface. The pin is riveted through the back disc and possibly...National Museums Scotland
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Book
The Galloway Hoard: Viking-Age treasure
Published to accompany the exhibition of the same name held at the National Museum of Scotland, 29 May - 12 September 2021.Goldberg, D Martin ; Davis, Mary
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Podcast
The Galloway Hoard: Artfund podcast
Ben [Miller] explores the story of one of the most significant discoveries of rare Viking-age objects ever found in Britain. The Galloway Hoard lay undisturbed for a thousand years before being unearthed by a metal detectorist in 2014. Ben learns more about this exceptional find from experts Martin Goldberg and...Goldberg, D Martin ; Downham, Clare
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Blog post
The Galloway Hoard: a personal reflection
We all bring our own perspectives to the world we live in. Museum exhibitions are no different. When David C. Weinczok visited the Galloway Hoard exhibition, he was struck by its atmosphere and scale. He reflects on his journey through the space, uniquely informed by his own knowledge and experience.Weinczok, David C
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Conference paper (unpublished)
Investigating textiles in metal corrosion products of the Galloway Hoard, c. AD 700-900
Harris, Susanna ; Davis, Mary