One of the secrets behind the Vikings’ successful explorations, trading voyages and conquests was their skill in shipbuilding. For Norwegian Vikings, fjords were more navigable than traversing the land, so sailing became a cornerstone of life. Many Vikings were experienced fishermen, but they also relished the adventure of open water. The powerhouse of the Viking Age, taking them to locations such as Russia and North America, was the longship.
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