Often regarded as ruthless robbers, the Vikings were also impressive mariners capable of traversing the North Atlantic along a nearly straight line. Now, new interpretations of a medieval compass ...

Learn about the collection of medieval stone disks found in Ukraine and why researchers are speculating on their role as solar compasses for Vikings. During their prime, the Vikings mastered the seas ...

Archeologists in Estonia made an exciting discovery this year while excavating an old shipwreck site near the historic port of Tallinn. In 2022, well-preserved remains of a medieval ship were found ...