Viking Treasure Could Have Made Them a Fortune. Instead, They Stole It. – The New York Times
Two British men who uncovered a 1,100-year-old trove were sentenced to years in prison for failing to report the find and selling the items piecemeal to dealers. LONDON — More than 1,000 years ago, a Viking hoard of gold jewelry, coins and silver bars was buried for safekeeping. The trove …