For three turbulent centuries, the glimpse of a square sail and dragon-headed prow on the horizon struck terror into the hearts of medieval Europeans. Indeed, the ...

like Viking ships and modern ships. Other European ships also tended to be tall, with superstructures ascending from the stern and bow. Having so much hull above the waterline meant that there was ...

When you think of cruise ship design, you might imagine enormous crystal chandeliers, neon-lit casinos or showy waterslides. Yet, in a sea of extravagance and excess, Viking is charting its own ...

Launched in May 2021, Viking Venus features modern amenities and a contemporary design. The ship holds 930 passengers at double occupancy and 465 crew members. Amenities include multiple pools and ...

Countless sailing experiments with replica ships continue to confirm the excellence of Viking ship design ... While similar modern devices do work successfully (as seen in the NOVA program ...

Mr Cooper said: "[Their ships] were designed for speed ... out what direction they were travelling in." Viking society has been influential on modern life in numerous ways. Art and language ...

Norway has proposed restrictions on large cruise ships sailing through hazardous waters during storms, which could impact off ...

In under two hours, you can time-travel from modern Copenhagen to a 10th-century Viking ship, 17th-century castle, or 19th-century fairy tale. While today's Denmark is small – roughly twice the ...