A Trip to the Roskilde Viking Ship Museum

Join Mark from Nomad Boatbuilding on a journey to the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde, Denmark — a world-class center for maritime archaeology and traditional shipbuilding. In this video, Mark explores the museum’s five original 11th-century Viking ships, unearthed from Skuldelev Fjord, and dives into the fascinating world of experimental archaeology — where modern craftsmen use Viking-era tools and methods to rediscover lost boatbuilding skills. Meet Søren Nielsen, one of the museum’s expert shipwrights, as he demonstrates the art of shaping oak timbers with a Viking bearded axe and shares insights into the challenges and philosophies behind traditional wooden boat construction. Along the way, Mark reflects on the enduring beauty of simple, functional design and the living legacy of maritime craft preserved at Roskilde. My website: https://www.nomadboatbuilding.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomadboatbuilding/ It's not about the money but living isn't free... Here are some ways you can support this channel. Buy some merch: https://www.nomadboatbuilding.com/shop/ Support these videos with monthly or annual pledges at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nomadboatbuilding Or make a one time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/nomadboatbuilding