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The Viking Dead

The Viking Dead

2018•1h 0m•Documentary•War & Politics
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Almost two millennia after the Viking's often-terrifying reign, the modern age is used to uncover their secrets. By investigating burial sites, we discover who the Norsemen really were, what the truth was about the raids and battles, and what every-day life in a Viking settlement entailed.

StatusReturning Series
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJul 31, 2018

Episodes

E145m

The First Viking Raid on Lindisfarne

Episode one kicks off by looking at the claim that the English did not warmly welcome their Viking visitors. Conflict appears to have been common. There is dramatic evidence for this at several places in southern England, especially at a site called Ridgeway near Weymouth, Dorset.

Jul 31, 2018

E245m

The Secret Viking Grave of Ridgeway Hill

In 2009, a mass grave was found in Dorset. What can the skeletons reveal about how these Vikings met their gruesome end?

Aug 7, 2018

E345m

The Viking Burial Ships of Estonia

In Estonia, the earliest known Viking ships to have crossed the Baltic and the earliest examples of mass ship burials have been uncovered.

Aug 14, 2018

E445m

Mysteries of Oseberg

A preserved Viking ship was found in Norway. Buried with the ship were two skeletons, but does the evidence point to sacrifice or a funeral?

Aug 21, 2018

E545m

The Lost Viking Fleet of Roskilde

The Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde is one of the most popular attractions in Denmark. The Vikings may be gone, but they are not forgotten.

Aug 28, 2018

E645m

Treasure of the Vikings

The Viking Age saw major changes in the economy of Scandinavia. Tim travels to Norway and Estonia to find out more about the 'bullion economy'.

Sep 4, 2018

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