Viking ships were versatile and used for fishing, trading, and warfare. They were primarily made of oak and had a shallow draft. The ships were often adorned with dragon figureheads, and evidence suggests the Vikings may have reached North America before Columbus. Their ships were powerful and deadly weapons in war, and their legacy lives […]
Vikings did not wear horned helmets, as popularized in 19th-century representations. Historians note that horns would be impractical and easily caught. Vikings were concerned about hygiene and Norse priests may have worn horned helmets for ceremonial dress. Contrary to many popular representations of the Vikings, there is no evidence that they ever wore horned helmets. […]
The Viking Mission was a NASA program that sent two vehicles, Viking I and Viking II, to Mars in 1975. The mission aimed to gather information about the planet’s atmosphere, surface, and potential for life. It also provided high-resolution images of Mars and contributed to future missions. The last component was shut down in 1982. […]
