Documentary

Vikings

Vikings is a 2012 BBC television documentary series written and presented by Neil Oliver charting the rise of the Vikings from prehistoric times to the empire of Canute.

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Created By

Neil Oliver

Status

Ended

Original Name

Vikings

First Air Date

September 11, 2012

Last Air Date

September 25, 2012

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Language

English

Production Companies

BBC

Networks

BBC Two

End of the Viking Age
S01E03

End of the Viking Age

Neil Oliver explores how the Viking Age finally ended, tracing the Norse voyages of discovery, the first Danish kings, and the Christian conversions that opened the door to European high society. He also uncovers the truth about England's King Canute - he was not an arrogant leader who thought he could hold back the waves, but the Viking ruler of an entire empire of the north and an early adopter of European standardisation.

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