Viking Ship Technology: Daring and Dangerous Innovations

(Left image) 19th century illustration of a Viking ship. Source: clu / Getty Images. (Right image) Oseberg Ship used in an aristocratic burial, Norway, 9th century. Source: Museum of the Viking Age, Norway. RAA. Article by Jessica Suess. The Collector – November 9, 2024.

Norse longship technology allowed the Vikings to dominate their neighbors for 300 years. But how was Viking ship design different and what were the benefits?

The Vikings were one of the most dominant forces in Western Europe from the 9th until the 11th centuries. They were able to dominate their neighbors in large part due to the superior technology of their longships. They were able to move fast, sail in shallow waters, and even take their ships over land, giving them a strategic advantage. But at the same time, […]

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