Articles related to "Longboats"

We have archeological evidence of longboat construction methods from which we can guess how they built their ships, but my research has not yet uncovered who did the work

Viking longboats were by far the best ships before the age of sail.

A great knowledge of the ways of the sea was passed down by word of mouth from generation to generation of Vikings. And, perhaps they had some technologies now lost.

Viking raiders depended on the speed and manoeuvrability of their longships to carry out their deadly attacks.

A Viking raid caused terror in medieval communities. The sea-faring warriors used a range of terrifying weapons and fear was an essential part of their arsenal.

The Vikings offered human sacrifices upon launching a new longboat. It is very likely that the wine ceremony used today dates back to the original blood ceremony.

There is little doubt that Lief Ericson truly discovered America long before Columbus, although that discovery did not lead to a permanent European presence.

After being exiled from Iceland Eric the Red and his son Lief Ericson discovered America. The Rus traveled to Kiev and Byzantium.

The Essex and the Anne Alexander, whalers from Massachusetts' ports were rammed and sunk in the Pacific by enraged, wounded sperm whales.

Whaling was an important industry in the colonial nor'east. Households ate supper and read their papers by the light of whale oil lamps and candles.

Foodies, vacationers and residents can savor the flavor of Sarasota, Florida, with affordable lunch and dinner dining options during Restaurant Week, June 1 - 14, 2009.

Another author visits the world of the Vikings with rewarding, if somewhat grim results. A promising first chapter in the Oathsworn series.

Near the peak of commercial sailing technology, clippers are somewhere between an awesome feat of engineering and a work of fine art.

While other countries rush to join the materialistic world, Brunei determines to hold on to its non-polluted rainforests and rivers, its flora and fauna and way of life.

This is the true, raw, sea adventure/tragedy about the crew of the Essex, forced to abandon their ship and survive the elements, after the attack of an angry, sperm whale

Bradenton Beach is a friendly sea side community south of Tampa, Florida on the Gulf of Mexico. Pet friendly hotels allow dogs and cats to travel along on vacation.

Have a Duma Key day and travel to Stephen King's Sarasota with this guide to dining, eating, sleeping and playing on Florida's gulf coast.

Targeting affluent travellers to the smaller islands off Phuket, a new seaplane service plans to link them.

Veteran German thrashers bring a moody cloud of doom to the main stage on day three of Hellfest.

Dugouts can range from simple one man canoes to long, slender, and fast outrigger war canoes, and large dual hull dugouts that can carry sail.

Did these vindictive sperm whales really exist? Herman Melville's life reveals possible connections between these two legendary whales.

The High Champions of Viking flavoured death metal celebrate ten years with a brace of songs packed with sagas of the old world. A must for their growing fanbase.

Twenty years after the last film, "Rambo" still comes on strong in this newest release.

Holy Island - Lindisfarne was invaded by the Vikings and introduced to the word of God by St. Aiden - it is a place with an ancient history and great spirituality.

Believed to be the first European to see the St. Lawrence River, Jacques Cartier claimed what is now the Province of Quebec for France.

A look at Viking warfare and raids, the famed Viking longship and the Vikings in North America.

In this city on the Baltic, a trio of museums, an opera house, a botanic garden, good shopping and one of Sweden's finest restaurants are all within walking distance.

Two hundred small carp nibble off dead skin cells from calloused feet at Sarasota's A.J. Salon and Spa, Florida's first spa offering live fish pedicures.

Building buffs with a few hours to spare will love Tour Sarasota's self-guidedstroll through more than a century of the county's architectural heritage.

A history of the Scottish festival of Hogmanay, including the customs and traditions which have inspired New Year celebrations worldwide.

Foreign tourists often complain that it's impossible to avoid hordes of other tourists in Thailand. Nan is the place to get away from them all and ride a bike in peace.

Inspired by Venice's timeless allure - circus man John Ringling and his wife -created Cà d'Zan along Sarasota Bay. Beauty, whimsey and fun still greet visitors today.

Using Virgin America aircraft to fly routes from the Northeast and Midwest, Direct Air commenced service into Punta Gorda, Florida, on November 21.

Ko Phi Phi (also spelled Koh Phi Phi) is relatively unknown compared to some neighboring islands, but it offers a tropical paradise experience in Thailand.

Ann Harvey, with her father, brother, and Newfoundland dog risked her life to help shipwreck victims in 1828.

Sarasota's circus heritage is just one of the reasons kids will enjoy visiting this Florida gulf coast town.

Morgan made his name plundering the Spanish Caribbean colonies on behalf of the English crown, while pocketing more than one or two pieces of eight for his trouble.

Sarasota is a casual yet sophisticated vacation destination in western Florida. Fido or Fifi are welcome to travel along when you stay at a pet friendly hotel.

Sarasota, Florida welcomes vacationers with their four-legged-fur-children.

The HMS Bounty, an obscure armed merchant ship from which the crew mutinied is immortalized on film.