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Viking ship puts out urgent call for deck-hands this summer!
After starring in the film shoot for Christopher Nolan’s new movie The Odyssey, the Draken Harald Hårfagre is set to take to the seas off the coast of Norway.2 months ago — News -
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 -
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 -
Last ship in place at the Museum of the Viking Age
The Tune, the smallest of Oslo's three Viking ships, is now the last to move into its new home at the upcoming Museum of the Viking Age.5 months ago — News -
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 -
Knarr: The Norse merchant and cargo ships of the Viking Age
The Viking expansion of the early medieval period was not just dominated by pillage and violence. Underpinning this expansion was the forging of economic links and trade networks, in which the humble knarr was instrumental.9 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 -
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 -
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 -
The ordinary Viking sailor: Skills, risks, and pay
People from Viking societies are rightly championed as some of the most impressive and skilled seafarers ever to have taken to the high seas. Whilst Viking warriors leaping off longships may get all the historical spotlight, the majority aboard were skilled sailors first and foremost.1 year ago — History
