Monumental ship burials had a wider and deeper past than we thought.

The Viking Ship Museum in Denmark recently announced an unprecedented discovery in the Øresund Strait: the world’s largest and most advanced medieval cargo ship ever found. Hailed as “a milestone in ...

During recent excavations at the ruins of the medieval royal manor, researchers discovered hundreds of clinker nails, indicating that an Oslo Viking boat grave lies hidden beneath the historic estate.

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: The Vikings weren’t the first to get into the business ...