Articles related to "Viking Longboat"

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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