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    Gokstad ship

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    • The Oseberg Viking ship has been successfully relocated to its new home at the Museum of the Viking Age in Oslo.
      The Oseberg Viking ship safely delivered to its new home
      The Oseberg is one of three ships to be moved to the upcoming Museum of the Viking Age in Oslo.
      11 months ago — News
    • Two Viking ships equipped for battle, interpreted as karvi. Illustration by Christian Blache (1838–1920).
      Everything you need to know about the karvi Viking longship
      Due to its small and compact nature, the karvi Viking longship was able to ferry livestock and warriors, cross vast oceans, and travel up rivers. Not bad for such a simple piece of early medieval naval engineering.
      1 year ago — Culture and religion
    • The 1893 Viking ship: A groundbreaking voyage, 22 million visitors, and a century of neglect
      The 1893 Viking ship: A groundbreaking voyage, 22 million visitors, and a century of neglect
      The Friends of the Viking Ship are searching for a new home for the first-ever replica of the Gokstad vessel.
      1 year ago — News
    • Viking longships, central to their society’s trade and conquest, now symbolize the adventurous and innovative spirit of the Viking Age.
      The longship as a cultural icon: How ships defined Viking identity
      How did the preeminent piece of early medieval naval technology become intertwined with Viking identity both in the past and present?
      1 year ago — Culture and religion
    • Oslo’s Museum of the Viking Age, set to open in 2027, received new funding to restore infrastructure and complete educational spaces.
      Flurry of funding activity should help secure future of Museum of the Viking Age
      The confirmation of support from the Norwegian government and the DNB Savings Bank Foundation allays fears of further delays.
      1 year ago — News
    • We examine three of the most significant Viking ship burials and their contributions to our knowledge of the Viking Age.
      Exploring three of the most famous Viking ship burials
      Some of the most famous Viking ships known today, iconic and striking symbols of their age, were part of burials. We look at how these burials reflected the wealth, power, and beliefs of people in Viking societies.
      1 year ago — Culture and religion
    • A record-breaking number of people attended the 2024 Tønsberg Viking Festival, where they explored Viking ships, enjoyed combat demonstrations, and participated in educational activities.
      10th Tønsberg Viking Festival sets new record for visitors
      The 2024 edition of the Norwegian festival wowed the crowds with huge historic ships, fierce combat demonstrations, and experts from all over the globe who discussed the feats of the Viking Age.
      1 year ago — News
    • In light of the Gjellestad ship's fragile state, archeologists are urgently appealing for action to ensure this rare Viking burial site in Norway is preserved for future generations.
      Archeologists call for urgent action to save Norway's Gjellestad ship
      First Viking ship burial found in Norway in over a century could be lost within a decade.
      2 years ago — News
    • The foundation stone for the new Museum of the Viking Age in Oslo was laid by Princess Mette-Marit, marking a significant milestone in the construction of the museum set to open in 2027.
      Norwegian princess lays foundation stone for the Museum of the Viking Age
      The ceremony marks the start of the construction process for the new museum in Norway's capital.
      2 years ago — News
    • Discovered by archeologist Oluf Rygh in 1867 within a ship burial mound in Norway, the Tune Viking ship is set to be displayed in the upcoming Museum of the Viking Age.
      Uncovering the rich history of the Tune Viking ship
      Setting aside the controversy surrounding the construction delays and high costs of Norway's new Museum of the Viking Age, this upcoming cultural institution promises to bring the early medieval era to life like never before.
      2 years ago — Culture and religion
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