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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 -
New Viking Ship Hall project in Roskilde takes a major step forward
A feasibility study has been commissioned for the new construction project as museum officials seek to protect the famous Skuldelev ships from storm surges.1 year ago — News -
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 -
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 -
Denmarkâs 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 -
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 -
Reconstruction of historic Viking ship gathers pace at Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
Progress is well underway on the reconstruction of Skuldelev 5, a historic Viking ship, at the boatyard of the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde, Denmark.2 years ago — News -
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 -
The Ladby Ship: Exploring Denmark's only Viking Age ship burial
Uncovered in a field in 1935, the Ladby ship has become a national symbol of Denmark's proud Viking history. It offers a glimpse into the wealth and power of Viking rulers, their beliefs about the afterlife, and the importance of maritime culture.2 years ago — Culture and religion
