Archaeologist Became a ‘Viking Sailor’ and Made ‘Unexpected’ Discoveries Along the Coast of Norway. Vikings have been an intriguing group for archaeologists to research.

Greer Jarrett has identified four possible small ports, or “havens,” used by Vikings along the Norwegian coast.

Vikings were formidable Scandinavian warriors and sailors who, from around 800 to 1050 CE, raided, traded, and settled throughout northern Europe, Iceland, Greenland, and even as far as North America.

Over 3,100 miles at sea. Since 2022, Jarrett and his intrepid crews have navigated multiple voyages aboard an open, square-rigged clinker boat built in the style of those used during the Viking ...

Medieval Solar Compasses May Have Guided Viking Sailors Learn about the collection of medieval stone disks found in Ukraine and why researchers are speculating on their role as solar compasses for ...

Since the discovery of a Viking settlement at L’Anse aux Meadows in Canada's Newfoundland more than 50 years ago, most scholars accept that Viking sailors, who explored the seas beginning in the ...