Ancient tales of Norse mariners using mysterious sunstones to navigate the ocean when clouds obscured the Sun and stars are more than just legend, according to a new study. Over 1,000 years ago, ...

A clear view of the Sun was not necessary for Vikings to navigate, scientists believe A crystal found in a shipwreck could be similar to a sunstone - a mythical navigational aid said to have been used ...

Before the invention of the magnetic compass, navigating with a sundial would have been difficult, particularly on overcast days. Ancient Viking lore suggests that they had a magical tool to find the ...

Ancient lore has suggested that the Vikings used special crystals to find their way under less-than-sunny skies. Though none of these so-called "sunstones" have ever been found at Viking ...