Viking Empires

PG2022•51m

Documentary

Through new discoveries in science and archaeology, explorers take a look at the origins of the Vikings and how they influenced history.

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Production

TileFilms

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

May 20, 2022

Last Aired

May 27, 2022

Networks

RTÉ One, SBS

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

The Dark Foreigners

Air date: 2022-05-20

Through new discoveries in science and archaeology, this episode explores the origins of the Vikings and how a great Viking dynasty changed history. It investigates who the Vikings were and why they left Scandinavia to plunder far-off lands.

The Dynasty of Ivarr

Air date: 2022-05-27

Follows the continuing fortunes of the Vikings and reveals how they shaped modern Ireland. In 917 Ivarr’s descendants returned with a vengeance, defeating the Irish and recapturing the Viking kingdom of Dublin. We know more about Viking Dublin than any other Norse settlement outside of Scandinavia and now, archaeologists and scientists reveal the harsh realities, and unexpected sophistication in the emerging town.