The nominations for the Current Archaeology 'Research Project of the Year 2011' includes a project led by David Griffiths entitled "Raiders and Traders". This projects deals with the Vikings and their archaeological and genetic legacy. The project was featured in Current Archaeology 245, August 2010.
The result is decided by popular vote, and anyone can vote. If you would like to cast a vote for the Vikings, you can do so at:
http://archaeologyawards.org/