Wild blue territory on Instagram: "The largest Viking ship ever discovered is the Roskilde 6, a massive longship found in Denmark in 1997. Measuring approximately 37 meters (121 feet) in length, it is significantly longer than famous ships like the Oseberg or Gokstad. Built around 1025 AD using oak, it was a specialized troop carrier capable of carrying roughly 100 warriors, with 78 of them serving as rowers. Its sheer size suggests it was a "dragon ship" (skeid) belonging to a high-ranking roya

Visit Norway on Instagram: "Viking facts about the time we call Christmas: Jól, or as we know it today, Christmas was one of the most important celebrations for the Vikings. ✨ The Norwegian word for Christmas, Jul, comes from the old Viking term Jól or Jólablót ✨ Just like us, the Vikings dressed up for big occasions. Archaeological finds show they wore large, colourful jewellery for special feasts, including the Jól celebration ✨ And just like today, the feast was all about friends, family — an

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