A surprising and rare discovery has sparked intrigue among archaeologists and history enthusiasts alike. At a Viking ...

but evidence suggests that dragon heads and metal ship vanes (similar to weather vanes) adorned other Viking ships. A Viking fleet nears home with slaves and other plunder in this imagined scene ...

Indeed, the Viking Age, from A.D. 800-1100, was the age of the sleek, speedy longship. Without this crucial advance in ship technology, the Vikings would never have become a dominant force in ...

Viking Vela makes its maiden voyage in December 2024. Stretching 784 feet long and carrying 998 passengers (at double occupancy), Vela is slightly larger than its sister ships, which almost all ...

Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) revealed it to be about 19m (62ft) long and 5m (16ft) wide - putting it on a par with the well-preserved Oseberg and Gokstad Viking ships on display in Oslo.

Viking Vesta set to debut late 2025. Oct. 2024: Viking announces construction on two new ocean ships, scheduled to delivery by 2030. Since 2015, Viking’s ocean cruises have earned acclaim for ...

The most striking discovery was the biggest longship yet found, 119 feet long, with room for at least 72 oars and a crew of 100. With its draft of only about three feet and a huge, 2,175-square ...