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Anne Diamond interviews Viking Shipbuilder, Geir Magne Røvik

Hosted by Anne Diamond OBE and her guest Geir Magne Røvik

Discover the world of a real-life Viking shipbuilder as British journalist Anne Diamond interviews Geir Magne Røvik, a valued Viking friend and esteemed guest at many of our ship naming ceremonies. Watch as Geir answers viewers’ questions and explores the legendary history of the Vikings while explaining why ships were such an important feature of Viking culture—including their iconic longships, which influenced the design of our own award-winning fleet of river vessels. Learn about the storied tradition of naming ceremonies as well as the important role that objects such as the axe play in representing the power and success in the Viking age.

Discover the world of a real-life Viking shipbuilder as British journalist Anne Diamond interviews Geir Magne Røvik, a valued Viking friend and esteemed guest at many of our ship naming ceremonies. Watch as Geir answers viewers’ questions and explores the legendary history of the Vikings while explaining why ships were such an important feature of Viking culture—including their iconic longships, which influenced the design of our own award-winning fleet of river vessels. Learn about the storied tradition of naming ceremonies as well as the important role that objects such as the axe play in representing the power and success in the Viking age.

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