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Neil Price is a Distinguished Professor of Archaeology at the University of Uppsala, Sweden. He previously held the Sixth Century Chair of Archaeology at the University of Aberdeen (2007-2014), where he established the Department of Archaeology. He specializes in the Viking Age, pre-Christian Northern religions, and historical archaeology of the Indo-Pacific. His research spans over 40 countries, and he leads Sweden's major archaeological project, The Viking Phenomenon, exploring the origins of this transformative era.
Price holds advanced degrees including a BA and PhD, alongside prestigious fellowships such as FSA, FRSA, and FRGS. His research interests include early medieval archaeology (400-1100 CE), social archaeology of conflict (e.g., WWII Pacific Theatre), shamanism, and post-colonial material culture studies. He integrates archaeology with textual scholarship and advocates for ethical archaeological practices.
His publications include seminal works like The Viking Way (2002), The Viking World (2008), and forthcoming titles such as The Children of Ash and Elm (2020). Over 100 academic papers further enrich his contributions, translated into 15 languages. His work bridges scholarly and public audiences through exhibitions, consultancy, and public lectures.
- Awards: FSA, FRSA, FSA SCOT, CORRFRSE, FRGS.
- Projects: Leading The Viking Phenomenon (2020s), a multidisciplinary global initiative.
Price’s advising and grant activities are extensive, though specific details are not detailed here. He collaborates internationally, fostering archaeological research frameworks such as the Scottish Medieval Scotland: a Future for its Past (2013). His work emphasizes global connectivity and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding material culture and human history.
