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Boats that Vikings Used: Beyond the Longship
The boats that Vikings used were varied and specialized. The longship may be iconic, but in this article, we go beyond them.
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Lofotr: A Living Viking Museum
Lofotr is a living Viking Museum that more than one expert has recommended for Viking enthusiasts. Find out what it has to offer.
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The Oseberg Ship: Buried, Reconstructed, Preserved
The Oseberg Ship is one of the best-preserved Viking ships to be found. It was buried, reconstructed, and is being preserved.
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Viking Shields for Offense and Defense
Viking shields were used for offense and defense on the battlefield. They may have been used for decoration at home.
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The Viking Longship
The Viking longship was essential to the success of Vikings as explorers and marauders. These innovative ships were mobile and tough.
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How Would Norwegian Vikings Feel in Alaska?
What would Norwegian Vikings have encountered in Alaska? Would they have been comfortable on the Kenai Peninsula?


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