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.

Viking officially named its newest ocean ship, Viking Vesta, at a traditional ceremony held in Split, Croatia.

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 ...

Black The Fall and Bossgard developer Sand Sailor Studio has announced ASKA, a Viking-themed open-world survival game for PC ().. A single-player closed alpha test will begin on November 24. Sign ...

Vikings were undoubtedly masterful sailors, but even they needed a safe place to rest and evade the hazards of the seas. The pit stops on Viking voyages have mostly been lost to time due to limited ...

Cruise operator Viking’s stock recently took a hit after cautious management earnings commentary, ... “The sea has never been friendly to man,” wrote sailor-cum-author Joseph Conrad.

To identify specific Viking routes, Jarrett also interviewed sailors and fishermen about the routes traditionally used in the 19th and early 20th centuries, when sailing boats without engines were ...