Pre-Viking tunic found on glacier as warming aids archaeology
Thursday, March 21, 2013 - 14:00
in Earth & Climate
ReutersOSLO -- A pre-Viking woolen tunic found beside a thawing glacier in south Norway shows how global warming is proving something of a boon for archaeology, scientists said on Thursday. The greenish-brown, loose-fitting outer clothing - suitable for a person up to about 5 feet, 9 inches tall (176 cms) - was found 6,560 feet (2,000 meters) above sea level on what may have been a Roman-era trade...