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The Vikings Uncovered

Season 1
For 500 years, the Vikings forged an empire through ocean expeditions and bloody conquest. They survived harsh climates, pushed the boundaries of human endeavor and even discovered America 500 years before Columbus. How did they achieve such great successes? Using the latest forensic science, historian Dan Snow and archaeology expert Sarah Parcak try to unlock the secrets of the Viking Empire.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Lost Vikings of America
    April 2, 2016
    54min
    TV-PG
    How were the Vikings so successful establishing their vast empire? Historian Dan Snow uncovers the lost Vikings in America with space archaeology expert Dr Sarah Parcak. She uses forensic science techniques and satellites to spot Viking sites, some as small as 30cm, beneath the ground. Dan explores how these master navigators voyaged thousands of miles, when most ships never left the shoreline.
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  2. S1 E2 - Viking Secrets
    April 2, 2016
    56min
    7+
    Historian Dan Snow travels from Scotland to Iceland, Greenland and North America to unlock the secrets of the vast Viking Empire. Combining satellite imagery of archaeological sites with the latest forensic science, he pieces together fascinating evidence about this fearless civilization. He tracks their expansion and excavates what could be the most westerly Viking settlement ever discovered.
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Directors
Harvey Lilley
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