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The voyage of Saga Farmann part 2: Istanbul and beyond
How the reconstructed Viking ship Saga Farmann made it all the way from Norway to Istanbul – and what awaits the craft and its crew after their successful odyssey through Europe.2 weeks ago — News -
Celebrating Oseberg! The story behind the most important discovery of the Viking Age
The Oseberg is one of the most significant finds from the Viking era. Discovered in 1903 and reported to experts that same August, the burial ship has captivated the imagination since its debut on public display in 1926.3 months ago — News -
What makes the way the Viking ships were constructed so special?
The sleek and smooth design of a Viking ship was, during the early medieval period, the ultimate synthesis of form and function.6 months ago — Culture and religion -
What you need to know about the legendary Viking ship Hringhorni
The image of a Viking funeral pyre, often a longship burning out on a lake, has been etched into the popular consciousness thanks to the Norse sagas and, more recently, Hollywood movies like The Northman.6 months ago — Culture and religion -
Sponsors line up to support Oseberg Viking Heritage projects
The Oseberg Viking Heritage Foundation has just announced the arrival of significant funds from major sponsors to ensure that two of its main aims remain on track.6 months ago — News -
Viking ship Saga Farmann sets sail on Saturday
A replica of a Norse trading ship reconstructed at Tønsberg, Norway, heads out for a four-year voyage around Europe's great rivers and seas.7 months ago — News -
New Viking ship discovered on Karmøy in Norway
The dramatic find of a new Viking ship on Karmøy near the former royal seat of Avaldsnes could change the perception and focus of Norse history.7 months ago — News -
New study changes the perception of Viking shields on the Gokstad burial ship
A new interpretation by archaeologist Rolf Fabricius Warming calls for further investigation of this 140-year-old find.7 months ago — News -
Roskilde Viking Ship Museum offers English-language Easter tours
Sixty years after historic finds, Roskilde is still a major tourist attraction.8 months ago — News -
Authentic Viking ship Hardraade due for launch in Norway in 2024
How do you build an authentic Viking ship from scratch? We ask Ragnar Wergeland, head of a far-reaching project to construct the Hardraade, using the skills and materials of a millennium ago.10 months ago — News
