TV SERIES
The Viking Dead
DocumentaryWar & Politics
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.
You may also like
TV
The World at War
1973Series
TV
The War
2007Series
TV
WWII in HD
2009Series
TV
World War II in Colour
2009Series
TV
TV
World War II with Tom Hanks
2026Series
TV
Hitler's Circle of Evil
2018Series
TV
How to Become a Tyrant
2021Series
TV
Five Came Back
2017Series
TV
The Civil War
1990Series
TV
Nazi Megastructures
2013Series
Episodes
6 Episodes011. 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.
022. 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?
033. 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.
044. 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?
055. 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.
066. 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'.