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The black substance behind the longship: Tar, pitch, and Viking sea power
Tar and pitch may seem like humble materials, but large-scale production of these dark substances helped keep Viking ships seaworthy and supported the maritime expansion of the Viking Age.2 months ago — Culture and religion -
Major step taken in Skuldelev 5 Viking ship reconstruction
The longest planks have now been connected to the vessel, marking a significant milestone in the building process.10 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 -
Viking seafaring in the 21st century: Greer Jarrett's experimental voyages
British-born archeologist Greer Jarrett has sailed thousands of miles in clinker-built boats as he strives to understand the true path of Viking Age seafarers. In this in-depth interview, he shares his discoveries with The Viking Herald.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 -
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 -
Denmark’s Roskilde Museum uses digital scanning to preserve Viking ships
The move comes amid fears of climate change leading to more dramatic and dangerous weather events.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
