Viking sailors, explorers, and even mythological figures admired them not only for their utility but also for their fierce loyalty. Today, the Norwegian Forest Cat remains almost as legendary as ...

Satellite images have led archaeologists to a new excavation site in Canada, yielding more clues to Norse settlements in North America. 5 min read This story appears in the November/December 2016 ...

These weren't just any sailors - they were Vikings, and they were about to stumble upon a discovery that would rewrite history. Their remnants led to some incredible Viking artifacts found in America.

A Viking fleet nears home with slaves and other plunder in this imagined scene aboard an actual vessel—the ninth-century Gokstad ship. Sailors perched on movable storage chests while rowing.

The Vikings were expert sailors and they used these skills to travel far and wide. They crossed seas and sailed up rivers and, wherever they went, the Vikings traded with the people they met.

The Vikings were expert sailors. From fishing and going on raids, they were used to spending long times at sea. They were also very good at shipbuilding and their longboats could survive difficult ...