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Season 1

4 episodes · 24th June 2015

They were bloodthirsty Scandinavian warriors and fine craftsmen. From Newfoundland to the Caspian Sea they robbed and traded fine furs, jewelry, slaves or weapons: anything worth something. They opened new trade routes still used today, founded magnificent cities such as Kiev and Novgorod, and captured ancient hubs like York, Naples and Istanbul. This series follows the Vikings everywhere they went, revealing stunning new archaeological discoveries that turn Viking history on its head.

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01 Viking Dawn still Viking Dawn Episode 124th June 2015 The Vikings were the last barbarians. From the ice fields of the North to the Russian steppe, these fearsome Scandinavian warriors sailed the globe for three centuries spreading their net of trade and pillage. But where are their origins? 02 Viking Weapons still Viking Weapons Episode 224th June 2015 The Vikings were fighting machines; they invested in the best weapons money could buy and the finest armor, slashing their way into the history books. They plundered lands from central Asia to North America and defeated the armies of the greatest empires. What was their secret? 03 Raiders and Explorers still Raiders and Explorers Episode 310th July 2015 The Vikings were great explorers and sailors. They exceeded all others in that area. Speedy, lightweight ships carried Nordic warriors all the way from their Scandinavian homes to lands of conquest. How were these ergonomic ships built and what made them so special? 04 Viking Kingdoms still Viking Kingdoms Episode 420th July 2015 In this episode of our series, we learn how early Viking society developed, what the sacred rituals really were, and what role women played in Viking religion. Together with archaeologists Tom Christensen, Gunnar Andersson, and expert Marit Vea we will shed light on these dark times in Scandinavia.
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