Vikings: The Rise And Fall

Vikings: The Rise And Fall

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Vikings: The Rise And Fall

Synopsis

An unstoppable force for more than 300 years saw the relentless and far-reaching growth of the Viking Empire. Throughout history, Vikings waged war from the seas, notoriously ruthless and with their own set of rules.

Episodes

Season 1

  • Road To Lindisfarne, The

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    The Road to Lindisfarne: Explore the Vikings' beginnings in Scandinavia and the attack on the holy island of Lindisfarne that heralded the start of the Viking Age. U. (S1, ep 1)

  • Great Heathen Army, The

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    The Great Heathen Army: Welcome to The Siege of York. It's 866, and the Great Heathen Army has laid claim to the Northumbrian capital of York. U. (S1, ep 2)

  • As Far East As Baghdad

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    As Far East as Baghdad: Seeking further wealth, the Vikings attacked Constantinople in 860, becoming a permanent and feared fixture in the Byzantine Empire. U. (S1, ep 3)

  • Fall Of Francia, The

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    The Fall of Francia: Discover the siege of Paris in 885, which was just part of the Viking's persistent and bloody attacks on Francia. U. (S1, ep 4)