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Storm Amy helps Gokstad shipbuilders in Norway take a major step
The construction team has been gathering unique timber from fallen oak in the Norwegian countryside.9 months ago — News -
New Viking ship sets sail in Washington State
The only Viking ship officially approved by the US Coast Guard, the Valkyrie was constructed to fulfill a long-held family promise.11 months ago — News -
All you need to know about the Skeid Viking longship
If you lived in early medieval Europe and you spotted a Skeid longship menacingly looming upon the horizon, let's face it, you probably weren't going to have a great day. Learn why these Viking longships were a deadly combination of form and function.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
Echoes in oak: Some of the most impressive Viking ship replicas
Reconstructed using authentic materials and methods, these ships help keep Viking maritime heritage afloat in the modern world.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
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 -
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 -
All you need to know about the Drakkar Viking longship
The flagship of a Viking fleet, the Drakkar was an ominous sign for communities facing incoming plunder, pillage, and pain in early medieval Europe.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
A new technique is transforming how Viking ships are studied at Roskilde
Marine archeologist Mikkel Thomsen has been exploring new ways to help document ancient ships.1 year ago — News -
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 -
English blacksmiths forge Viking anchor in Roskilde, Denmark
A replica of the Ladby anchor was created with the help of blacksmithing students from England.2 years ago — News
