The Vikings were master explorers, traversing the Atlantic between the late 8th and mid-11th centuries. From Newfoundland to Greenland, their longships carried them across vast seas. Among their ...

Much less is known about Viking navigation methods on the high seas, although one of the Icelandic sagas—narratives of Norse history and legends written in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries ...

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 ...

Descendants of Icelandic Vikings work in Lake Winnipeg's commercial ice fishing industry, racing against time and weather to bring in their catch. While some fishers struggle to finish the fall ...

Featured ports include the following: Norway and Iceland offer a taste of Viking culture with small gothic villages, warm Norwegian hospitality and the unique natural wonders that inspired Viking ...

deCODE, the Icelandic genomics company, fascinates geneticists in academia and industry. Not only is it one of the fastest growing biotech companies, deCODE also landed the largest genomics deal ...

and experience Iceland's breathtaking scenery and quaint villages. The ultra-luxury ship will cap her season with the "24-Day Route of The Vikings", following the historic seafarers' route from ...