VIKING VOYAGES

AS EXPERT SHIP BUILDERS, THE VIKINGS WERE ABLE TO VOYAGE FURTHER AND WIDER THAN ANY CIVILISATION BEFORE…

Centuries before Christopher Columbus would stumble upon the land now known as America, the Vikings had claimed the Atlantic Ocean as their own backyard. They had mastered Russia’s river system and reached the Middle East; their impressive voyages helped them to become leaders of a rapidly developing world and this new Viking civilisation thrived on the power of a single creation: the ship. The entire Viking society was built around their ships, which were bigger, lighter and faster than any before. These vessels had been perfected over many years, with the power to brave the vicious storms of the Atlantic Ocean, but also the sleek construction to skim through shallow rivers. These powerful and efficient ships enabled their mighty passengers to create colonies all over the world, and the building…

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All About History Book of Vikings (Digital) - 1 Issue, 4th Edition

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