Indeed, the Viking Age, from A.D. 800-1100, was the age of the sleek, speedy longship. Without this crucial advance in ship technology, the Vikings would never have become a dominant force in ...

Here, a closer look at the Viking Mississippi cruise ship, including its stateroom amenities, dining, entertainment, excursions, and other offerings. The top-deck infinity pool, where I lounged ...

Italy LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today named its newest ocean ship, the Viking Vela®, with a traditional ceremony in Trieste, Italy. The naming of the ...

The most striking discovery was the biggest longship yet found, 119 feet long, with room for at least 72 oars and a crew of 100. With its draft of only about three feet and a huge, 2,175-square ...