All About Vikings
10 Clips
From a controversial map that has the power to rewrite history to a mysterious burial site that may explain why some of the most feared European warriors seemingly vanished, these clips delve into the combative world of the Vikings.
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This Valuable Viking Grave is Missing Something Important
From: Secrets: Grave of the Vikings
- 4m 5s
- HD
In central Denmark, an exquisitely decorated Viking grave has archaeologists intrigued. But their excitement soon turns to confusion: where is the body?
Viking Burials Found in Öland May be First of Many
From: Secrets: Viking Murder Mystery
- 3m 20s
- HD
On the island of Öland off the coast of Sweden, human remains dating back to Norse times have been discovered in three small trenches. Archaeologists are convinced there are more to be found.
Was This Pre-Viking Gathering a Prelude to a Massacre?
From: Secrets: Viking Murder Mystery
- 3m 22s
- 4K
At the ringforts of Sandby Borg, the remains of dozens of ancient warriors show signs of an ambush. But were they killed as part of a robbery, or was it some kind of pre-Viking tribal feud?
The Highlight of This Massive Cruise Ship is a Lavish Viking Feast
From: Mighty Ships: Norrona
- 1m 36s
- HD
The cruise ship Norrona is celebrating an ancient Faroese ceremony with a grand, Viking-themed banquet for 400 passengers. The centerpiece of this banquet is a famous Viking dish: sheep's head.
Was This Buried Viking Lord Close to a Legendary Danish King?
From: Secrets: Grave of the Vikings
- 3m 29s
- HD
In Fregerslev, Denmark, a grave belonging to a 10th century Viking offers clues to its owner's high rank. Some believe he could be affiliated with one of Denmark's most legendary monarchs: Gorm the Old.
Why King Harold's Rapid Coronation Sparked Outrage
From: Europe's Last Warrior Kings: Prelude to War
- 2m 15s
- HD
The fast ascension of Harold Godwinson to the English throne in 1066 was greeted with fury by rivals Duke William of Normandy and brutal Viking warlord Harald Hardrada.
The Violent 1066 Battle of Stamford Bridge
From: Europe's Last Warrior Kings: England Under Attack
- 1m 45s
- HD
The 1066 battle of Stamford Bridge between Viking warlord Harald Hardrada and King Harold of England was said to be so violent that a giant mountain of bones remained a half century later.
The Incredible Discovery of The Vinland Map
From: Secrets: A Viking Map?
- 4m 8s
- HD
When a dealer showed up with the Vinland map, there were doubts about where and when it came from. But with further analysis of hidden signs within the text, it started to seem legitimate.
The Puzzling Mystery Behind the Vinland Map
From: Secrets: A Viking Map?
- 3m 6s
- HD
The evidence for the authenticity of the Vinland Map is stacked against strong evidence against it. But if it wasn't forged, why was the New World kept secret until Columbus's expedition?
Researcher Makers Stunning Revelation About the Vinland Map
From: Secrets: A Viking Map?
- 1m 58s
- HD
On most maps from the 15th century, Greenland is represented inaccurately as a landmass that connects to northern Europe. But on the Vinland Map, the island is drawn with surprising accuracy.
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