Sep 20, 2023 · From their construction techniques to their diverse uses in exploration, trade, and warfare, Viking longships were marvels of their time. In this exploration, we delve into the …

4 days ago · The recent Viking boom in popular entertainment – think Hollywood movies and Netflix series – has introduced new generations to the Viking longship. Popular culture has …

The Viking longships were powerful naval weapons in their time and were highly valued possessions. Archaeological finds show that the Viking ships were not standardized. Ships …

The Viking longship emerged in the eighth century and was used for transportation, exploration, and warfare. These vessels were built with a shallow draft, which allowed them to navigate …

The Gokstad ship is one of the best-preserved Viking longships in the world because it was buried below ground level in thick blue clay that acted as a shield against rot and utter deterioration of …

The ten facts about Viking longships underscore the sophistication of Viking shipbuilding and navigation skills, enabling them to traverse incredible distances. The flexibility of their designs, …

With the excavation of the Borre mound, the connection between Viking Age sea travel and the living shipbuilding tradition was made, and ethnography – or folk life studies – began to make …

Jan 16, 2025 · Step on board one of our state-of-the-art Viking Longships with Karine Hagen for an intimate look at this remarkable vessel. Follow along as Karine guides us through its …

The longship is the very essence of the Viking Age. It was with the aid of such ships that the Scandinavian lands were created. Across sounds and belts and along trackless coasts the …

Mar 3, 2024 · The Viking longships, emblematic of the Viking Age spanning roughly from the late 8th to the early 11th century, were not merely vessels of transportation but pivotal tools of …