This lavishly illustrated and interactive book illuminates every aspect of Viking history and culture, from their legends and lore to their journeys of exploration and their discovery of America five hundred years before Columbus. It contains sound clips, gatefolds featuring a Viking map, a cut-through illustration of a longship, a depiction of the Bayeux tapestry, five embossed Runestone concertina booklets and much more. The attractive design incorporates authentic Norse design motifs throughout.