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Viking Ship That Shaped Medieval Europe

Across stormy seas and river highways, we trace how the Viking longship turned Scandinavia into the medieval world’s most ...
The first excavation of a Viking ship in 100 years is underway in Norway. In a statement, the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU) explained that the Museum of Cultural History at ...
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A keel laying ceremony was held at Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock, Germany, to mark the start of construction for all 10 ships. Viking announced that it will add 10 more Viking Longships to its ...
The Oseberg longship – considered one of the most important historical discoveries of the Viking age — voyaged to its final destination last month. But the journey it took to get there was complicated ...
PARIS -- It was a celebration on the Seine in Paris on Wednesday, when Viking River Cruises held its long-delayed official welcoming ceremony for new Viking Longships. Four Longships were christened ...
MYSTIC, Conn. (AP) — A replica of a Viking longship that sailed across the Atlantic Ocean is scheduled to leave its current home in Connecticut. The 115-foot Draken Harald Harfagre is set to sail out ...
But in terms of the difference between traveling Europe on our own or cruising a river with Viking, both have their pluses.
Buoyed by strong demand for European river cruises, Viking is adding another 10 ships to its fleet, the company announced today. Construction of the new vessels is underway at the Neptun Werft ...