The Viking reputation for savagery is well-earned, but they were also great traders. Their long boats were not only capable of open ocean travel, they could also navigate many rivers far inland (for example Paris). Their “empire” extended from Russia to North America to the Middle East.
My background is partly Norse. Way back when there was a large influx of young male tourists from Scandinavia: they came for the plunder and stayed for the women. Many Vikings assimilated into the cultures they either raided or traded with.
Concretionist over 4 years ago
I kinda though Vikings were more about home destruction.
pcolli over 4 years ago
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vikings
Aussie Down Under over 4 years ago
That’s the horn of the dilemma.
dflak over 4 years ago
The Viking reputation for savagery is well-earned, but they were also great traders. Their long boats were not only capable of open ocean travel, they could also navigate many rivers far inland (for example Paris). Their “empire” extended from Russia to North America to the Middle East.
My background is partly Norse. Way back when there was a large influx of young male tourists from Scandinavia: they came for the plunder and stayed for the women. Many Vikings assimilated into the cultures they either raided or traded with.
P51Strega over 4 years ago
You could turn this old clinker into a real beauty.
donwalter over 4 years ago
…need a bit more routering on the gunwales though…
Longplay Premium Member over 4 years ago
Thank you Jerge, if you’re ready, then I’m ready, to pimp my longboat!
Radish the wordsmith over 4 years ago
I think I’ll put the fireplace over there…
Zebrastripes over 4 years ago
Weather coat the deck with grease and oil from their cooking….ewwww
the lost wizard over 4 years ago
Thinking of adding an addition for the extra plunder.
PO' DAWG over 4 years ago
“Oh WOW! How clever a mother-in-law dingy.
Kind&Kinder over 4 years ago
You know what they say about a guy with a long boat!
rugeirn over 4 years ago
The fact is, this is exactly the sort of conversations goes on between boat owners everywhere.