Discover the dramatic story of history's most famous invaders.
Vikings (1995) From Scandinavia to Valhalla, raids in Europe to New World settlements, this is the saga of the most storied and colourful warriors of all time. They swept down from their homelands in search of adventure, land and riches. Their prowess in battle spawned legends that are told to this day.
The Viking Ships (1996) Chart a course for discovery in this fascinating look at the simple, sturdy and legendary ships that helped make the Vikings the most influential people of the dark ages. Their design was elegant in its simplicity - a long, open boat with a single square sail and a row of oars on each side. Decorated with fearsome prows and sternposts resembling dragons and filled with some of the most dreaded warriors of all time, they were among the most important ships in history.
Leif Ericson: Voyages of a Viking (1995) Set sail for history in this unique programme re-creating one of the most important journeys in human history, and introducing the legendary explorer at its heart. Leif Ericson and the Vikings sailed from Greenland to a new land sighted further west. For centuries their story was shrouded in mystery, but now an archaeologist's remarkable discovery offers fascinating new insights.
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