A remarkable discovery has linked the remains of a medieval skeleton, found in a well at Sverresborg Castle in Norway, to an event described in the Sverris Saga, an 800-year-old Norse account. In 1197, during a military raid, a body was reportedly thrown into a well. DNA analysis, conducted by researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, has provided evidence that corroborates this tale, identifying the so-called “Well-man” as a real historical figure.
The remains, first discovered in 1938 and later excavated in 2014–2016, belonged to a man aged 30–40 with injuries to his body and a separated head. Through radiocarbon dating, scientists confirmed the remains were around 900 years old, aligning them with the saga’s timeline. Although the cause of death remains uncertain, this alignment between archaeology…
