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.
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Seasons & episodes
- 1The First Viking Raid on Lindisfarne31 Jul 2018 · 45mEpisode 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.
- 2The Secret Viking Grave of Ridgeway Hill7 Aug 2018 · 45mIn 2009, a mass grave was found in Dorset. What can the skeletons reveal about how these Vikings met their gruesome end?
- 3The Viking Burial Ships of Estonia14 Aug 2018 · 45mIn Estonia, the earliest known Viking ships to have crossed the Baltic and the earliest examples of mass ship burials have been uncovered.
- 4Mysteries of Oseberg21 Aug 2018 · 45mA preserved Viking ship was found in Norway. Buried with the ship were two skeletons, but does the evidence point to sacrifice or a funeral?
- 5The Lost Viking Fleet of Roskilde28 Aug 2018 · 45mThe Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde is one of the most popular attractions in Denmark. The Vikings may be gone, but they are not forgotten.
- 6Treasure of the Vikings4 Sept 2018 · 45mThe Viking Age saw major changes in the economy of Scandinavia. Tim travels to Norway and Estonia to find out more about the 'bullion economy'.
Details
- First aired
- 31 Jul 2018
- Last aired
- 4 Sept 2018
- Status
- Returning Series
- Language
- English
- Network
- U&Yesterday
- Episodes
- 6
