Amid a star-studded celebration, our fifth ocean ship, Viking Orion, was officially named in Livorno, Italy! Watch the ship’s godmother, retired NASA astronaut Dr. Anna Fisher, as she offers a blessing of good fortune for Viking Orion—an honored naval tradition. | Viking

One week ago today in Luxor, on the banks of the Nile River, the 8th Earl of Carnarvon named Viking’s newest ship, the Viking Osiris. Only miles away in the fabled Valley of the Kings, Howard Carter, with the Earl’s great-grandfather, discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamun, one hundred years ago this year. | Viking

17K views · 188 reactions | During our Viking Longship naming ceremony last week in Paris, Helen Deutscher—our youngest godmother—joined members of the Viking family to release white doves to spread peace, love and hope. We invite you to view more highlights from this special event: https://bit.ly/3Lh3RUk | Viking | Facebook

262K views · 10K reactions | Is Norse mythology fake? Now that I have your attention, let's talk about Snorri Sturluson and why we love, but don't necessarily trust him! This is one of many things I've been learning as I research Viking history for my upcoming Viking-inspired Fantasy Romance, Tears of the Wolf. | Elisabeth Wheatley | Facebook

1M views · 41K reactions | I Made a FROZEN VIKING Diorama! I have always wanted to make a diorama that is viking / norse mythology inspired, and I finally found the courage to do so! This is the result! Not gonna lie, it was a pain in the soul to cover the landscape in snow, but I also knew I wouldnt have the freedom of doing whatever I wanted later on if I didnt make a solid landscape as a base. Hope you like it! | Nerdforge | Facebook