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    Viking longship

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    • Helge Ask, a full-scale replica of the Viking snekkja Skuldelev 5, from the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde, Denmark.
      All you need to know about the snekkja Viking longship
      This lightweight longship was a key factor in the Vikings' ruthless military expansion across Europe and the surrounding regions from the mid-8th century.
      8 months ago — Culture and religion
    • 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
    • A call for crew has been issued for the Draken Harald Hårfagre, offering a chance to experience Viking-style seafaring.
      Draken Harald Hårfagre seeks crew for new Viking expedition
      The Draken Harald Hårfagre ship is looking for able seafarers and daring volunteers for the trip of a lifetime.
      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
    • The Saga Farmann, enduring rough weather and thunderstorms in the Black Sea, demonstrated remarkable stability and seaworthiness, even under full sail in 30 knots of wind.
      The voyage of Saga Farmann part 2: Istanbul and beyond
      How the reconstructed Viking ship Saga Farmann made it all the way from Norway to Istanbul – and what awaits the craft and its crew after their successful odyssey through Europe.
      2 years ago — News
    • Saturday, November 4, the Viking Ship Museum showcases the traditional methods used to bring its collection of Viking ships and Nordic boats ashore for winter preservation.
      Winter preparations at the Viking Ship Museum in Denmark allow visitors to see the team at work
      The hauling in of boats includes "The Sea Stallion from Glendalough," a replica of the second-largest Viking longship ever found.
      2 years ago — News
    • Saga Farmann, a remarkable Viking ship replica, embarks on historic voyages, rekindling the spirit of adventure and exploration that defined the Viking age.
      The voyage of Saga Farmann part 1: The Saga Asia 2023 expedition
      How the reconstructed Viking ship Saga Farmann made it all the way from Norway to Istanbul – and what awaits the craft and its crew after their successful odyssey through Europe.
      2 years ago — News
    • Representing the deep spiritual bond between the Vikings and the sea, Njörðr was a testament to the maritime traditions deeply embedded in their society.
      Everything you need to know about Njörðr, the Norse god of the sea
      Given the vital importance of the sea to people in Viking societies, it should be no surprise that there was a God of the Sea nestled in their pantheon, Njörðr.
      3 years ago — Culture and religion
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