Historian Explains the Viking Era In Britain | Dan Snow's History Hit
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Their dragon-prowed longships and war axes brought terror to Britain's shores, unleashing centuries of invasion and conquest.
In this episode, historian Dan Snow traces the dramatic story of the Vikings in Britain, from the first brutal raids to the epic battles that gave rise to a united England. Using his Big Pad, Dan maps the invasions and legendary battles that culminated in that momentous year, 1066, when Britain was turned on its head once again.
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