Ancient Viking Myths that Helped Sailors Conquer Dangerous Waters. Vikings did not navigate using maps, compasses, or sextants. Instead, they depended on “mental maps” formed by memories ...

Over 3,100 miles at sea. Since 2022, Jarrett and his intrepid crews have navigated multiple voyages aboard an open, square-rigged clinker boat built in the style of those used during the Viking ...

More information: Greer Jarrett, From the Masthead to the Map: an Experimental and Digital Approach to Viking Age Seafaring Itineraries, Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory (2025). DOI: 10 ...

The simple line map of the world, ... it appears possible that the Viking voyages may have served as an incentive to Columbus and Cabot and other rediscoverers of America in the 15th century.

Vikings were undoubtedly masterful sailors, but even they needed a safe place to rest and evade the hazards of the seas. The pit stops on Viking voyages have mostly been lost to time due to limited ...

A Viking river cruise ship heading north up the Mississippi River can’t finish its voyage because of low water levels, according to a statement from the company.

Meeting demand for long cruises, Viking has created 14 ocean itineraries for 2026 and 2027 that combine two popular sailings into one. Viking creates extended voyages for 2026 and 2027: Travel Weekly ...

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He explained that the 10m-long boat had been on previous Viking voyages before to Iceland, ... posted a map on social media two days into the voyage showing the boat to the north-east of Shetland.

More information: Greer Jarrett, From the Masthead to the Map: an Experimental and Digital Approach to Viking Age Seafaring Itineraries, Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory (2025). DOI: 10 ...