ROSKILDE, Denmark — For thousands of years, wooden sailboats allowed the peoples of Northern Europe to spread trade, influence and sometimes war across seas and continents. In December, the UN’s ...

The island of Bolga, just visible off the starboard bow during the trial voyage onboard ‘Skårungen’ in May 2022, is an important traditional landmark that may have featured in Viking Age seafaring ...

An archaeologist in Sweden spent three years traveling in vessels built like those from 1,000 years ago. He discovered lost sea routes, hidden trade harbors and new respect for Viking seamanship. By ...

Archaeologist Greer Jarrett at Lund University in Sweden has been sailing in the footsteps of Vikings for three years. He can now show that the Vikings sailed farther away from Scandinavia and took ...

Archaeologist Greer Jarrett from Lund University in Sweden has spent three years retracing the voyages of Vikings, uncovering surprising new insights about their maritime journeys. In his latest study ...

DULUTH, Minn. — A 115-foot oaken sailing craft with an ominous dragon for a figurehead has set sail from Haugesund, Norway, en route to Duluth and other North American ports timed for summer festivals ...

Londoners, the Vikings are coming! Well, sort of. A 1,027 year old longboat replica is travelling to London this week as part of a voyage across Europe, so don’t be alarmed if you see a group of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Greer Jarrett has spent the past three years sailing Scandinavia’s ...