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The life cycle of a Viking ship: Repair, reuse, and recycling
People from Viking societies knew a thing or two about sustainable production. Amongst their most prized possessions were ships that were built, used, repaired, and adapted multiple times.4 months ago — Culture and religion -
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 -
Emotional scenes as new Viking ship launched in Norway
The Hardraade Viking Ship Association reveals the ship's official name in front of more than two thousand onlookers.11 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 -
New Viking boat Godfred launched at Roskilde, Denmark, bound for California
A faithful replica of a Viking Age boat from the Gokstad burial will soon be shipped across the Atlantic to California.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 -
Navigating wealth: Viking ships as engines of trade
More than mere vessels of war, these sleek ships were the unsung heroes underpinning much of the trade in early medieval Europe.1 year ago — Trade -
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 -
New event in Roskilde, Denmark, teaches visitors the skills of the Vikings
Roskilde Cathedral, the Viking Ship Museum, and the Handicrafts Museum combine during a special weekend of exploration and craftsmanship.2 years ago — News -
Roskilde Viking Ship Museum hosts family-friendly events for school holidays
What patterns did Vikings carve into their ships? How do you use a whalebone brush? All is revealed at the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde, Denmark, this month.2 years ago — News
