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3 fridge magnets
3 fridge magnets, 2 from Sweden and 1 from Norway. The two magnets to the left are probably from recent years, ( since 2010), while the one to far right is probably from 1980's. The magnets are classic examples of the stereotypical Viking with…
'Odin' Sailing Boat
Sailing Boat 'Odin' found at Germaniahafen in Kiel.
A parrel and rope tighteners from the Oseberg burial
The parrel (left) was used to fix the sail to the mast on the ship. The rope tighteners would have been used wherever needed in the rigging.
A Reconstructed Viking Ship
A replica Viking ship on display outside Reginalds Tower Viking Museum.
A Troll and an Elk in a Viking Ship
A troll and an elk in a Viking ship.
A Viking Age Toy Boat from Dublin
A small boat of approximately 37cm in length has been interpreted as a child's toy. This one was found at Winetavern Street during excavations by the National Museum of Ireland.
A Viking Journey (Blog)
A blog by Irish archaeologist Alva Mac Gowan, documenting this year's summer voyage with the reconstructed Viking ship Havhingsten (the Sea Stallion from Glendalough) as it takes part in the Kongens Togt (King's Journey) commemorating Cnut's conquest…
About the art of rigging a Viking ship with hemp.
Woody Wiest talks about rigging the Draken Harald Hårfagre using hemp ropes.
An alternative interpretation of the Viking sundial artefact: an instrument to determine latitude and local noon
Balázs Bernáth et al have suggested that the Viking sun compass found at Uunartoq is a sun shadow board designed for determining local solar noon, because the gnomons on it contain errors that could lead to navigational problems.
Beckets from the Oseberg burial
Beckets were used for securing ropes on the ship.
Blog post: Following up on Viking Sails
A follow-up post about the practicalities of making sails for Viking ships. See the related items for earlier discussion on how Vikings made sails.
Blog post: On the Trail of Sail History - the Vikings
A blog post discussing the practicalities of making sails for Viking ships.
Blog post: The Old Woman and the Sea
A discussion of the naming of ships in medieval and modern times after the Viking Age woman Auður djúpúðga in Iceland.
Blog Post: Viking Adventure in The Netherlands
A blog post from Tamara Bakx, about a visit to an exhibition on Dragons and the history of Limburg. The blog post is named 'Vikings adventure in The Netherlands'.
Blog: A Viking Journey
An Irish woman's blog about going to Denmark to sail The Sea Stallion, a replica Viking ship.
Boat construction at Ribe VikingCenter
Boat-builder using traditional techniques and tools to reconstruct a small clinker-built boat at the wharf area of the Ribe VikingCenter. Ships were vital for local trade and transport as well as for raiding activities and exhibitions further…
Boat named 'Troll' from Elburg in the Netherlands
Boat names in Scandinavia often make references to the Norse past, and particularly to the seafaring culture of the Vikings. It is less common to come across boats with Viking names elsewhere - this one is registered in Elburg in the Netherlands and…
Boat rivets on display in Shetland Museum and Archives
Viking-Age iron boat rivets from Yell, Shetland. Donated by Robbie Arthur, Stromfirth. ARC 1996.242.
Bronze-Age rock carvings of ships from Solbakk, Norway
Bonze-Age depictions of ships from Solbakk, Rogaland, Norway. For a higher resolution image, see http://www.unimus.no/foto/imageviewer.html#/?id=14105910&type=jpeg
Building the Sea Stallion from Glendalough
This article discusses the process of building Havhingsten / The Sea Stallion.