Vikings — Season 1
Delve into the world of the Norsemen with *Vikings*, a captivating 2012 BBC documentary series led by historian Neil Oliver. This isn't just a recounting of history; it’s an exploration of how a fierce seafaring people, originating in prehistoric times, forged their way to become the formidable empire under Canute the Great. Join Oliver as he unravels the saga of the Vikings – their origins, their conquests, and the legacy they left behind.
Neil Oliver journeys to Scandinavia to uncover the reality behind the myth of the Vikings. His exploration begins with the enigmatic world of their prehistoric forebears. The discovery of warships laden with weapons, the echoes of long-hair…
Neil Oliver journeys from the Scandinavian north to Russia, Turkey, and Ireland, following the rise of an expansive trading network that moved Chinese silks with equal skill to the movement of Pictish captives. He uncovers a realm of wistfu…
Neil Oliver investigates the twilight of the Viking Age, charting the Norse journeys of exploration, the ascendance of the first Danish kings, and the religious shifts that paved the way for integration into Europe’s elite circles. He also …
