The World in the Viking Age - theme book
To accompany the special exhibition, The World in the Viking Age, the Viking Ship Museum published a book that expands on the themes of the exhibition and describes the exhibited artefacts, archaeological sites and the sources concerning the historical figures.
The book is based on current research issues across disciplines and geographic areas, and has involved a range of experts from both at home and abroad. The book is written by the researchers who have contributed knowledge about 9th century seafaring to the research project, 'ENTREPOT-Maritime Exchange Networks and Urbanisation in Global Medieval Archaeology' and presents several new findings from the research project’s studies of maritime exchange networks and urbanisation from the North Atlantic to the Indian Ocean.
"The Viking Age was ignited by the art of building seaworthy sailing ships and the skills to sail them on the open sea. The growth in seafaring, trade, piracy, and exploration that began to gather momentum during the
8th century CE was not limited to Europe’s northern seas, however. Ships, laden with cargo and with seafarers who met foreign cultures, created unexpected connections between people from the Arctic Circle to the oceans south of the equator.
Travel accounts have handed down glimpses of these voyages to the present day. However, it is archaeological discoveries in particular which uncover the story of Viking-Age seafaring and voyages of exploration. The World in the Viking Age reveals a global history concerning ships, people and objects on the move. It is a story that challenges entrenched ideas about the past and present, and the skills and opportunities of previous generations".
Editing: Søren M. Sindbæk & Athena Trakadas
Content: 35 articles by international researchers
Language: Danish and English
Price: 139.00 DKK