Archaeologists Discover 150-Year-Old Message In A Bottle
A Message In A Bottle
There’s nothing quite so fascinating as finding a message in a bottle—but it’s arguably even more exciting when you realize the message is over 100 years old. That's what just happened to these archaeologists.
The Recent Discovery
In 2024, archaeologists from the University of Bergen had the thrill of discovering a 150-year-old message in a bottle while investigating the remains of the Myklebust—Norway’s biggest Viking ship. But this wasn’t the first time this site had been explored.
Who Wrote The Message?
You see, to understand the origins of this message in a bottle, we have to flash back to 1874. This year was incredibly important to a young man named Anders Lorange.
Anders Lorange
Lorange was 28 years old when he took on an exciting new position at the Bergen Museum. He was its first conservator and archaeologist—and his impressive reputation preceded him.
Anders Lorange
Lorange’s resumé was nothing to scoff at. He was no stranger to archaeological adventures, and was known for scouring the country for Viking sites. In 1869, he participated in the excavation of the burial mound Raknehaugen.
However, his greatest discovery was yet to come.
