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EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 19 MIN

The secrets of the Viking longships: insights into shipbuilding and life on board

from Cut and Thrust - Your Journey Through the Middle Ages · host Battle-Merchant

#vikings #longships #shipbuilding In this episode, Hendrik shows you how the Vikings made maritime history with their longships! Today we dive into the fascinating secrets of Nordic shipbuilding and discover what made these floating masterpieces so revolutionary. From the ingenious clinker construction to the perfect choice of wood to the organization of life on board – we illuminate all aspects of these legendary ships. Learn how experimental archaeology is unlocking the secrets of Viking longships today and why these vessels were centuries ahead of their time. Especially exciting: replicas like the Havhingsten, which prove that these ships really could cross the Atlantic! We welcome your comments! 😍 #vikingships #medievalhistory #shipbuildingcraft #experimentalarchaeology #maritimehistory #craftsmanship #norsemen ___ Battle-Merchant: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/ Battle-Merchant Blog: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/ Blog post for this episode: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/the-secrets-of-the-viking-longships-insights-into-shipbuilding-and-life-on-board TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battlemerchant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlemerchant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlemerchant Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/battlemerchant/

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