The Viking Dead (2018)
Season 1
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.
Released July 31, 2018
Episode 60 min
5+
Genres: Documentary, War
Production Companies: Yesterday
Network: U&Yesterday
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - 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.
July 31, 2018, midnight
S1E2 - 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?
Aug. 7, 2018, midnight
S1E3 - 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.
Aug. 14, 2018, midnight
S1E4 - 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?
Aug. 21, 2018, midnight
S1E5 - 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.
Aug. 28, 2018, midnight
S1E6 - 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'.
Sept. 4, 2018, midnight
Network: U&Yesterday
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 270 min.
Released: July 31, 2018
Last Air Date: Sept. 4, 2018, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
Common sense age: 5+
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