The Viking DeadSeason 12018 · 6 episodesEpisodes1The First Viking Raid on LindisfarneEpisode 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.2The Secret Viking Grave of Ridgeway HillIn 2009, a mass grave was found in Dorset. What can the skeletons reveal about how these Vikings met their gruesome end?3The Viking Burial Ships of EstoniaIn Estonia, the earliest known Viking ships to have crossed the Baltic and the earliest examples of mass ship burials have been uncovered.4Mysteries of OsebergA preserved Viking ship was found in Norway. Buried with the ship were two skeletons, but does the evidence point to sacrifice or a funeral?5The Lost Viking Fleet of RoskildeThe Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde is one of the most popular attractions in Denmark. The Vikings may be gone, but they are not forgotten.6Treasure of the VikingsThe Viking Age saw major changes in the economy of Scandinavia. Tim travels to Norway and Estonia to find out more about the 'bullion economy'.
