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Almost 200 migrants rescued by a humanitarian aid boat in the Mediterranean Sea began to leave the vessel in Sicily late on Monday after nine days stuck on the ship which saw some attempt suicide and others threaten the crew. A journalist aboard the Ocean Viking watched as the migrants, in single file and carrying … Read more
Ancient Viking settlement found in Iceland dates back to 800 AD and challenges records of the first colonists who arrived nearly 75 years later Two Viking longhouses were unearthed in an eastern region of Iceland The oldest was built in 800 and was used as a seasonal hunting camp The younger one was created some … Read more
Ancient Viking settlement found in Iceland dates back to 800 AD and challenges records of the first colonists who arrived nearly 75 years later Two Viking longhouses were unearthed in an eastern region of Iceland The oldest was built in 800 and was used as a seasonal hunting camp The younger one was created some … Read more
Will Ferrell sports a viking costume and Rachel McAdams dons silver lipstick in hilarious sneak peek of their upcoming Netflix comedy Eurovision By Dan Heching For Dailymail.com Published: 01:13 BST, 19 May 2020 | Updated: 01:14 BST, 19 May 2020 The EuroVision Song Contest is a worldwide phenomenon that is about to be spoofed in … Read more
A Viking ship buried in Norway for more than 1,000 years is set to be excavated — the first project of its kind in more than a century. The undertaking is being called ‘urgent’ by archaeologists as the ship’s wooden hull, believed to be made of oak, is being ravaged by a fungus. It is … Read more
Melting glaciers in Norway have revealed ancient artefacts dropped by the side of a road more than 1,000 years ago. Clothes, tools, equipment and animal bone have been found by a team at a lost mountain pass at Lendbreen in Norway’s mountainous region. A haul of more than 100 artefacts at the site includes horseshoes, … Read more
Melting glaciers in Norway have revealed ancient artefacts dropped by the side of a road more than 1,000 years ago. Clothes, tools, equipment and animal bone have been found by a team at a lost mountain pass at Lendbreen in Norway’s mountainous region. A haul of more than 100 artefacts at the site includes horseshoes, … Read more
Princess Cruises has today suspended its ocean voyages for two months while Viking Cruises has also halted trips until May because of the coronavirus outbreak. US-based firm Princess said its 18 cruise ships would stay in port until May 11 after two of its ships suffered virus outbreaks, including the Diamond Princess in Japan. Ships … Read more
Thor blimey! Hordes of Viking fans brandish burning torches as they parade 28ft longship through streets before setting it ablaze in spectacular festival finale Viking reenactors took to streets of Sheringham, Norfolk brandishing burning torches for final day of festival Eighth annual Scira Viking Festival drew to a close on Saturday with a ceremonial burning of a … Read more
The best and worst cruise lines of 2020 have been named by Which? – and it’s Viking Ocean Cruises claiming the top spot once again and MSC anchored at the bottom for a second year running. Viking was awarded five stars in every category while MSC received two or three stars across the board – … Read more