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Christopher Nichols

Archaeologist with a Bachelor of Arts from Simon Fraser University (Vancouver, Canada) and a Master of Arts from Uppsala University (Uppsala, Sweden). My specialisation lies in bioarchaeology broadly, with a primary focus on mammalian zooarchaeology, and a special interest in the Late Iron Age of Scandinavia (though you can occasionally catch me sniffing around Egypt as well).



In my Master research I conducted an osteological analysis of domestic dog remains from Valsgärde cemetery, Sweden. The aims were to identify the number of dogs buried at the site, reconstruct the appearance of the dogs, and identify any patterns and changes between the Vendel Period and Viking Age.



I’ve always been fascinated by the relationship between humans and animals, domestic and wild, in societies throughout the world. Through archaeology, I hope to shed light on this crucial part of our shared heritage.

Falconry: Iron Age Sport of Kings

Falconry: Iron Age Sport of Kings

by Christopher Nichols 27 September, 202316 April, 2025
Welcome to Valsgärde

Welcome to Valsgärde

by Christopher Nichols 7 May, 202316 April, 2025
The Kensington Runestone: great hoaxes in Scandinavian archaeology

The Kensington Runestone: great hoaxes in Scandinavian archaeology

by Christopher Nichols 1 April, 202316 April, 2025
Film review: The Northman

Film review: The Northman

by Christopher Nichols 6 June, 202214 January, 2023
The Birth of a New Age – The Middle Ages
Medieval

The Birth of a New Age – The Middle Ages

by Martine Kaspersen, Lovisa Sénby Posse and Christopher Nichols 1 June, 20224 May, 2023
The Birth of a New Age – The Iron Age
Iron Age

The Birth of a New Age – The Iron Age

by Martine Kaspersen, Christopher Nichols and Lovisa Sénby Posse 29 May, 20224 May, 2023
The History Of Ukraine – May it Never be Forgotten

The History Of Ukraine – May it Never be Forgotten

by Christopher Nichols 26 February, 202226 February, 2022
From Jól to Yule

From Jól to Yule

by Christopher Nichols 23 December, 202123 December, 2021
The Howling Werewolf
Mythology

The Howling Werewolf

by Christopher Nichols 28 October, 2021
The Jelling Stones and the birth of Denmark
Denmark

The Jelling Stones and the birth of Denmark

by Christopher Nichols 31 August, 20211 September, 2021

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