Proof in the planking The secret of the Viking ship lay in its unique construction ... They then added crossbeams to provide a deck and rowing benches, and secured a massive beam along the ...

The Vikings were one of the most dominant forces in Western Europe from the 9th until the 11th centuries. They were able to ...

Others, like the Gokstad and Tune ships, combined rowing and sailing," he said ... It was a time of power struggles between feuding Viking chieftains. Mr Rodsrud told the BBC that "the ship ...

A Viking fleet nears home with slaves and other plunder in this imagined scene aboard an actual vessel—the ninth-century Gokstad ship. Sailors perched on movable storage chests while rowing.

Researchers have investigated a large burial mound in Norway, measuring almost 200 feet across, that contains an ancient ship ...

Days were spent rowing longships, creating intricate art ... To all intents and purposes, a Viking ship rides on a cushion of air, and has far less resistance in water." And for navigation ...

The Vikings landed in what is now Newfoundland, Canada around the year A.D. 1000. So why didn't they colonize the region like ...

Viking christened two more new river cruise ships today in Luxor, Egypt as they expand their fleet with more custom built ...

Viking officially named their newest two river cruise ships for the Nile this week. While one of the ships was already in service, Viking Sobek has yet to ...

Cabins All accommodations on Viking's ocean ships feature verandas and Scandinavian-inspired designs that blend sophistication with comfort. Rooms range in size from 270 to 1,448 square feet.

Launched in May 2021, Viking Venus features modern amenities and a contemporary design. The ship holds 930 passengers at double occupancy and 465 crew members. Amenities include multiple pools and ...

A Viking fleet nears home with slaves and other plunder in this imagined scene aboard an actual vessel—the ninth-century Gokstad ship. Sailors perched on movable storage chests while rowing.