Archaeologist uncovers Viking secrets during epic three-year journey at sea

Archaeologist uncovers Viking secrets during epic three-year journey at sea

Graduate student discovered likely Viking ports by sailing historical Arctic routes

Swedish archaeologist Greer Jarrett embarked on a three-year, 3,100-mile expedition in a replica Viking boat to learn more about Nordic history. (Benjamin Vilella / Lund University)

Greer Jarrett's research on Viking trade routes uncovered four potential harbors, among other discoveries. (Catrin Jakobsson / Lund University)

Jarrett found that the primitive Viking boat was still stable without a deep keel. (Catrin Jakobsson / Lund University)

Jarrett stressed the importance of crew cooperation while operating the boat. (Lund University)