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 ...

This story appears in the March 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine. A cold drizzle falls as we shiver in the streets, waiting for the Viking lord and his band of raiders to appear.

How exactly were Viking ships designed, how were they different from ship designs elsewhere in Europe, and what were the benefits and disadvantages of their unique approach to seafaring?

Growing frustration with passengers as Viking Ocean’s newest ship remains docked with weather and technical issues to blame.

From the remains of five Viking ships in Denmark to the excavation of an ancient rubbish dump in Westray, uncover the finds that have revealed an enormous amount about Viking life. In 1992 Mark ...

The Curse of Oak Island team has found evidence that the ship thought to be buried in the swamp is a Viking ship and that the ...

The buried longship at Gjellestad would have looked like this famous Oseberg ship on display in Oslo Pyramids, castles, palaces: symbols of power and status have taken many forms down the ages ...

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 ...