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The Oseberg Ship
The Oseberg ship is on display at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo. It was found in a grave mound at Oseberg in Norway with the remains of two women, and with a large amount of grave goods.
Tags: Burial Mound, Bygdøy, Grave goods, Modern, Norge, Norway, Oseberg, Oslo, Seafaring, Ships, Viking Age, Vikingtid
The Original Longships - Technology That Shaped a Culture
Delve into the past for a look into the art of Viking longship building. Meet a master boatbuilder and learn about the role these vessels played in advancing Viking society centuries ago.
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Ho koplar vikingfunn i Lærdal mot Oseberg-skipet
A belt buckle form Eri in Lærdal is thought to be connected to the craftsman who worked on the Oseberg ship. The motif on the belt buckle is almost exactly the same as a central motif on the Oseberg wagon.
Telemark Viking Team
Telemark Viking Team do team-building events and movie resources. They have a replica of the Oseberg ship that they sail and take people out on. They are related to Olavs Menn.
Tags: Oseberg, Re-enactment, Reception, Sailing
Ten Viking Myths Busted - Get Ready To Be Surprised
10 things you did not know about Vikings. A comprehensive video about these mythical warrior people who are more popular than ever. Do you think they were bloodthirsty, hairy murderers who just could rob, rape and set fire to the towns they came to?…
Tags: Archaeology, Arts and Crafts, Documentary, Gokstad ship, History, Medieval, Norway, Norwegians, Oseberg, Oslo
Blog: Women in the Viking Age then and now: Powerful then, dangerous now?
A blog post about women in the Viking Age and what the Oseberg ship burial means for our understanding of their levels of power and agency.
Tags: Burials, Female, Feminism, Modern, Norge, Norway, Oseberg, Ship Burials, Viking Age, Vikingtiden, Women
A Viking Dog Collar
This Viking Age dog collar was found in the Oseberg ship burial. It is made of leather with metal fittings.
The Oseberg Ship viewed from the Stem
The Oseberg ship is on display at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo. It was found in a grave mound at Oseberg in Norway with the remains of two women, and with a large amount of grave goods. These photos show it from the stem.
The Oseberg Ship viewed from the stern
The Oseberg ship is on display at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo. It was found in a grave mound at Oseberg in Norway with the remains of two women, and with a large amount of grave goods. These photos show it from the stern.
Detail of the Stem Ornament on the Oseberg Ship
Detail of the stem ornament on the Oseberg Ship, showing the intricate carving.
Oars on the Oseberg Ship
Oars from the Oseberg ship in situ in their holders.
Barrel on the Oseberg Ship
A barrel that was found with the Oseberg ship is on display on the deck of the ship.
The Deck and Mast Seat of the Oseberg Ship
Detail of the deck and mast seat of the Oseberg Ship, viewed from the stern.
Steering Oar of the Oseberg Ship
The Oseberg Ship would have been steered with an oar fitted to the starboard side of the ship, just like other Viking Age ships.
The Oseberg Wagon
The Oseberg Wagon was one of several means of transport that were found with the mid-10th century Oseberg ship burial. The wagon is intricately carved with scenes on all its sides. The back of the wagon features at least ten cats, possibly relating…
Detail of the Stern Ornament on the Oseberg Ship
Detail of the stern ornament on the Oseberg Ship, showing the intricate carving.
Professor Gustafson's Diaries from the Oseberg Excavation
The Oseberg mound was excavated in 1904. The excavation was led by Gabriel Gustafson who ensured that the excavation was properly documented. These photos are of his diaries and notebooks related to the excavation.
The Oseberg Tapestry
These are fragments of a tapestry that was found with the Oseberg ship burial. The tapestry appears to depict a procession including horse-drawn wagons.